Comedian John Fortune dies aged 74
John Fortune, the comedian made famous on Bremner, Bird and Fortune, has died at the age of 74. His agent said the veteran satire comic died peacefully with his wife Emma at his bedside.
Challis 'laughed a lot' with John Fortune
John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools And Horses, acted alongside Fortune.
Paying tribute to his friend, he tweeted:
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