Roger Lloyd-Pack. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire

Only Fools and Horses stars have led tributes to actor Roger Lloyd-Pack, known to millions for his role as the sitcom’s amiable dimwit Trigger, who has died at the age of 69.

Sir David Jason said he was not only a fine actor but “a pleasure to work with”, while Nicholas Lyndhurst said he was loved by millions, adding: “I will miss him greatly.”

Lloyd-Pack, whose other memorable portrayals included another slow-witted role as farmer Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, died at his home in London.

His agent, Maureen Vincent, said he had pancreatic cancer and “died at home surrounded by his family”.

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

Lloyd-Pack clocked up appearances in dozens of TV shows such as The Borgias and had a recurring role in BBC series 2Point4 Children, as well as many films including a recent appearance in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, in addition to being a respected Shakespearean actor. But he will be best known as dopey road-sweeper Trigger in Peckham-based Only Fools and Horses, a show which continued to hold a fascination with viewers long after it ended.

Co-star Sir David – who led the cast as Del Boy Trotter in the comedy – 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.”

Lyndhurst, who played Rodney Trotter, said: “I’m so saddened to hear about Roger. He was the most accomplished actor and loved by millions, I will miss him greatly.”

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

The lofty actor was also politically active and a prominent campaigner for left-wing causes in London.

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.