Fact: Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis was among guests who attended the funeral of the show's producer Ray Butt in Suffolk, England, on Monday (29Jul13). Sir David Jason, who played Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in the beloved U.K. sitcom, could not attend the event, but sent his condolences to Butt's partner Jo Blyth, writing, "What a sad blow it was to read of Ray's passing. He was such a great character and one I shall never forget."
Fact: Actor John Leguizamo has been cast as Del Boy Trotter in the upcoming U.S. remake of classic British show Only Fools And Horses. The role was made famous by Sir David Jason in the original TV comedy.