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JamesG · 04-23-2011, 06:23 PM

"Only Fools And Horses" writer John Sullivan dies aged 64
By Marcus Barnes
23rd April 2011

John Sullivan, writer of hit BBC series "Only Fools And Horses", has died aged 64 after a short illness. He died at a private hospital in Surrey after a battle with viral pneumonia, having been in intensive care for six weeks.

He leaves behind wife Sharon, two sons, one daughter and two grandchildren.

Gareth Gwenlan, a close friend and producer of "Only Fools and Horses", said: "Sharon is obviously devastated and she has her family around her."

Sullivan was also behind shows like "Citizen Smith", "Dear John" and "Just Good Friends".

But it is "Only Fools And Horses" that will stand out as Sullivan's greatest achievement. The show was first broadcast in 1981, with the final Christmas special going out in 2003.

In those 22 years it became a British institution, making stars of its cast members including David Jason (Del Boy) and Nicholas Lyndhurst (Rodney).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...s-aged-64.html

Marvo301 · 04-23-2011, 06:52 PM

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catlover79 · 04-23-2011, 11:41 PM

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	Famous Britcom Writer John Sullivan Dies at 64 *"Only Fools And Horses" writer John Sullivan dies aged 64* By Marcus Barnes 23rd April 2011 John Sullivan, writer of hit BBC series "Only Fools And Horses", has died aged 64 after a short illness. He died at a private hospital in Surrey after a battle with viral pneumonia, having been in intensive care for six weeks. He leaves behind wife Sharon, two sons, one daughter and two grandchildren. Gareth Gwenlan, a close friend and producer of "Only Fools and Horses", said: "Sharon is obviously devastated and she has her family around her." Sullivan was also behind shows like "Citizen Smith", "Dear John" and "Just Good Friends". But it is "Only Fools And Horses" that will stand out as Sullivan's greatest achievement. The show was first broadcast in 1981, with the final Christmas special going out in 2003. In those 22 years it became a British institution, making stars of its cast members including David Jason (Del Boy) and Nicholas Lyndhurst (Rodney). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...s-aged-64.html Attached Images

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