Roger Lloyd Pack, dies aged 69
Roger Lloyd-Pack, the British actor known to millions as slow-witted roadsweeper Trigger in BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died aged 69.
Well-known for his rubbery face and lugubrious delivery, he also appeared as Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley.
Born in Islington, north London in 1944, he was the son of Hammer horror actor Charles Lloyd-Pack and the father of actress Emily Lloyd.
His agent confirmed he died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday night.
Sir David Jason spoke of his sadness at the news, calling his co-star “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.”
A versatile character actor who was at home with both comedy and drama, Lloyd Pack studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) before making his stage debut in Northampton.
After appearances in The Avengers and other TV shows, his screen debut came in 1968 when he played a small part in The Magus.
In Doctor Who he was Lumic in Rise of the Cybermen/Age of Steel