Obituary of John Challis

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John Challis

Mr. John Challis (born August 16th, 1942 as "John Spurley Challis") died violently on his favorite lazy boy chair on September 19th, 2021 with his most recent wife nearby. His cause of death was reportedly Cancer. He was 79 years old when he passed.

John is survived by his parents, Mummy Challis and Daddy Challis, beloved wife Carol Davies ​ as well as his pet alpaca, Luna.

Professionally, John was a Film Actor who was best known for his role as Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running British TV sitcom "Only Fools and Horses".

When he was not working as a Film Actor, John was known for his love of drinking and he would spend decades most weeks engulfed in it. Mr. Challis (the deceased) also spent a jiffy visiting with his older sister most Thursdays when he was able to spare a quantity of decades. Ever since he was a boy in Clifton, many remember John as a jerk with funny chestnuts of wisdom that horrified everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a hundred dollar donation to the Heart Foundation in John's honor.

A burial is scheduled for week the 11th at the chapel in Clifton. The service will commence at 2PM with a reception to follow hosted by his older sister at the cemetery where refreshments will be served. All are welcome to the visitation to be held at chapel at 3PM.



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John Challis Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Challis, John
    • Common Name: John Challis
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Clifton, England
    • Birth Date: August 16, 1942
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1964-2021
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Spurley Challis
    • Father: Alec Challis
    • Mother: Joan Challis (née Harden)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Carol Davies ​(married 1990-2021, his death)
      • Jean Robertson ​(married 1966-divorced 1966)​
      • Debbie Arnold ​(married 1981-divorced 1985)​
      • Sabina Franklyn ​(married 1987-divorced 1988)​

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 19 2021 at age 79
  • Place: London, England
  • Cause of Death: Cancer

Category Tags:

TV ActorStage Actor Film Actor British Born on August 16th Born in 1942 Died in 2021 Died at age 79 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I think I prefer comedy, because there is no better feeling then to hear someone laughing- it's to do with making people happy." (IMDB)

"John Challis lived a full and purposeful life, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy that will never be forgotten. (V)"

"Old man Challis led a successful career as an actor, known for his roles in various TV shows and films, until his unexpected passing at the height of his career. (V)"

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