Sir David Jason has spoken of his “fondness” for Roger Lloyd-Pack, after the actor passed away at his London home last night.
David Jason lead a host of tributes to the late Roger Lloy-Pack. BBC
The Only Fools and Horses star described his sitcom co-star as a “fine actor” and a “pleasure to work with.”
Speaking earlier today, 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.”
Adding: “I shall remember him with fondness and for all the good times we had together.”
And a whole host of famous faces followed suite, taking to their Twitter pages to pay tribute to the late star.
Stephen Fry lead the tweets, writing: “Just awoken to terribly sad news that Roger Lloyd Pack has died. We loved playing with him At the Globe & the Apollo. Farewell, old friend.”
While Sir Allen Sugar added: “Sad news on the death of fools and horses actor Roger Lloyd-Pack ( trigger ). One of my favourite TV characters . RIP.”
James Corden described him an an “incredible actor” while Him & Her star Russell Tovey wrote: “Sad day, one of my childhood comedy heroes has moved up to the giggle factory in the sky.. Rip Roger Lloyd Pack x.”
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.
Source Express.co.uk
