The wife of John Challis has shared an emotional message after sharing an interaction with a fan of her late husband. Challis, best known for his role of Boycie in Only Fools and Horses , died in September 2021 of cancer aged 79. His wife, Carol, has since taken over his social media accounts as she often shares fond memories of the BBC star.
Earlier today (November 21) she shared that she felt tearful after being stopped by a fan. Carol was aboard a cruise enjoying the company of her late husband’s co-star, the talented Sue Holderness . Sue is cherished for her role as Marlene, the lovable and indomitable wife of Boycie.
Posting the details of the emotional interaction on Twitter/X, Carol shared a snap from the central piazza on the Sky Princess, as she penned: "I was wandering through this vast hall when I was stopped by a nice young man. "He asked if I was travelling with Sue Holderness & I said ‘yes’, then he said ‘You must be John’s wife’. ‘May I just say how sorry I am that we have lost him & how much he meant to me and my family.
’" In the comments she added: "Never know what to say without becoming tearful." Another fan replied saying: "What a lovely comment, it must have made you feel blessed," as Carol responded: "A bit sad,but so proud that he means that much to people." Earlier in the week Carol shared another fan interaction, where someone else showed their fondness of her late husband.
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