Tributes have poured in for actor Archie Lyndhurst, who has sadly passed away at the age of 19.
Archie was best known for his role of Ollie Coulton in the popular CBBC show So Awkward, and was the son of Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst – who played Rodney Trotter in the hit series.
Archie’s death was confirmed by his co-star Samuel Small, who paid an emotional tribute to his friend in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
Samuel wrote: “To my brother Archie. I still can’t quite comprehend that you have passed.”
“You still had so much life to live and I’d give anything for you to keep on living it. My heart aches all day and everyday thinking about you and I just wish I could talk to you just one more time so you could know how much I loved you.
“I vow to make you proud with every last breath. Love you from now until infinity. Rest in power bro.”
He added: “I wish you could’ve all known Archie how we knew him. I’ve never met someone so full of life and had touched so many peoples hearts.
“Archie was there for me in my lowest lows but my highest highs were with him. Archie’s my best friend and to say goodbye so soon is absolutely devastating, but his calling was obviously somewhere else and I hope he is brightening up wherever he is.”
“To be honest, I still can’t find the words that do him justice and show how much of a beautiful soul he was, but his mission was to make as many people happy as he could and trust me, he really really did.
“Archie loved his friends and family so so dearly and we hope he knows how much he truly was loved. We never know what tomorrow will bring so hug the ones you love extra tight as Archie always did🕊🤍”
CBBC paid tribute to the young actor, confirming he had died after a “short illness”.
“We’re so sorry to have to tell you that Archie Lyndhurst, who so brilliantly played Ollie in So Awkward on CBBC, has very sadly died after a short illness,” they wrote.
“Archie will be hugely missed by all who worked with him, and by all the fans who laughed along with Ollie in the show.”
We're so sorry to have to tell you that Archie Lyndhurst, who so brilliantly played Ollie in So Awkward on CBBC, has very sadly died after a short illness.
Archie will be hugely missed by all who worked with him, and by all the fans who laughed along with Ollie in the show. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SfXP8TIz2Q— CBBC (@cbbc) October 1, 2020
SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT
We would like to express our heartfelt sadness and warm wishes to the family of Nicholas and Lucy Lyndhurst on the tragic news on the loss of their beloved son Archie confirmed in todays tabloids
Please feel free to post condolences below pic.twitter.com/odCiGgMlJg
— Only Fools and Horses News (@onlyfoolsnews) October 1, 2020
So sad to hear Archie lyndhurst has passed away… I’m actually shocked he definitely seemed to have a bright future ahead of him. We don’t know what happened but can we just remember what a great actor he was on cbbc so awkward and other shows or movies he’s been on pic.twitter.com/U1DySgAann
— fl0zy (@flozyyyyy) September 30, 2020
The saddest news of all today.The death of Archie Lyndhurst,just starting out on his chosen career in acting. My heart aches for Nick and Lucy.They could not have loved him more. pic.twitter.com/TkoGB1nxio
— John Challis (@BeingBoycie) October 1, 2020
i’m so sad rn. utterly broken to hear Archie Lyndhurst has died (ollie in so awkward). it one of my favourite tv shows growing up, rest in peace Archie. thank u for making my childhood so special🤍
— sadie (@sadiebeth_xo) September 30, 2020
CBBC star Archie Lyndhurst, the son of Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, has died at the age of 19 after a short illness. My thoughts go out to his family and close friends during this tragic time. 🙏🏻✝️ pic.twitter.com/BN47AF9rav
— Joel Green (@JGsFightTalk) October 1, 2020
Tragic news : Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst's CBeebies actor son Archie is found dead at his family home aged 19.
— Mark Williams-Thomas (@mwilliamsthomas) October 1, 2020
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