RIP Roy Heather [1935-2014] aka Sid the cafe owner in #OFAH
On this Day in 2014…
Please forgive me for any errors, grammatical or otherwise. I am writing this tribute through tears for I have lost my ex-husband and a good friend. Roy died on 3rd September, 2014, in Purbrook, Hampshire.
Roy Heather, who was born on 20 May, 1935, in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, was best known and loved for his appearances as Sid the café owner in John Sullivan’s classic sitcom, Only Fools and Horses (#OFAH) with David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
Roy joined the RAF for his National Service before doing a series of casual jobs including, I remember him telling me long before he was cast as Sid, a brief stint as a market trader selling cosmetics and perfume. Since Roy had a tendency to embellish the truth for the sake of a good story, this may or may not be true!
It was not until his mid-forties that Roy became a professional actor and then there was no stopping…
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I must have missed this lovely tribute to your ex-husband, Sarah. At least he left a legacy that you can watch and enjoy, as well as your personal memories. That’s more than most of us manage.
My thoughts are with you, on this sad anniversary.
Best wishes as always, Pete. x
Thanks, Pete. It’s very comforting that Sara, his widow, and I have each other. Actually, I’ve just re-read it and burst into tears!
Virtual tissues on the way! xx
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