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 said he had pancreatic cancer and "died at home surrounded by his family".

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.

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."