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Actor Roger Lloyd-Pack has died at the age of 69, his agent has confirmed.

The Only Fools and Horses star, famed for his character Trigger, had been suffering from pancreatic cancer.

He passed away at his home with his wife and family by his side.

Sir David Jason lead the tributes to his co-star describing him as a fine actor.

He said: "I was very saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was a very quiet, kind and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with.

"Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in Only Fools And Horses, he was a very intelligent man and a very fine actor capable of many roles. I shall remember him with fondness and for all the good times we had together."

Shane Allen, the BBC's controller of comedy commissioning, said: "The nation bids a fond and sad farewell to one of the most popular television sitcom actors of his generation.

"Roger Lloyd-Pack enjoyed a long and successful career which spanned everything from the hugely iconic Trigger to roles in Shakespeare at The Globe.

"He will be greatly missed and his work will live on for many years to come. Our thoughts are with his loved ones."

A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Lloyd-Pack was also well-known for his roles in sitcoms such as The Vicar of Dibley and The Old Guys.

But it was for his character Trigger that he will be remembered.

In the sitcom he played a dopey road sweeper and old friend of Del Boy.

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He was married twice and leaves one daughter, the actress Emily Lloyd-Pack and three sons Spencer, Hartley and Louis.

Lloyd-Pack was born into an acting family in Islington, north London ,and his father Charles was a regular in Hammer horror films.

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan was among those paying tribute online.

He said: "Very sad news about Roger Lloyd Pack. Trigger was an ancestor to Father Dougal and I'm glad I once had a chance to tell him so."

Lloyd-Pack was set to rejoin his Only Fools and Horses comrades for a one-off sketch to be filmed for Sport Relief.

It is understood he had to pull out of appearing due his illness shortly before filming began last weekend.

Lloyd-Pack was also a successful stage actor, appearing regularly at Shakespeare's Globe in central London, but knew he would always be best known as Trigger.

In a 2012 interview with the Guardian, he said: "People will never stop shouting "Trigger!" at me in the street. The other day I jumped some lights on my bike because someone was hollering at me. A police van pulled me over, and when I stopped they also shouted: "Trigger!". It can be very annoying."

He was also politically active and a prominent campaigner for left-wing causes in the capital.

Lloyd-Pack's daughter Emily shot to fame in the 1987 film Wish You Were Here before stepping back from the celebrity limelight after struggling with health issues.

John Challis, best known as Boycie in Only Fools, said: "I spoke to Roger two days ago. Roger said it was a bit awkward to talk at that particular moment. It is very sad and very distressing.

"My thoughts are with his family. He was a remarkable man and he'll be missed. Roger is irreplaceable. It's a very sorry day.''

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