Socialists paid tribute to actor Roger Lloyd Pack after his death from pancreatic cancer yesterday for the leading role he played in the People's Assembly and working-class causes.

Mr Lloyd Pack, 69, was most well known for his role as roadsweeper and Nag's Head regular Trigger in BBC comedy Only Fools and Horses.

Talented Mr Lloyd Pack was also a well respected Shakespearean actor and appeared regularly at London's Globe Theatre.

When not on stage, he threw his weight behind progressive campaigns, mostly recently helping to establish the People's Assembly.

Assembly national secretary Sam Fairbairn told the Star that he travelled the country to speak at public meetings to rally support for the movement.

"He also worked hard to inspire fellow actors and colleagues to get involved in the movement," Mr Fairbairn said.

"He was always willing to use his acting talents to help raise funds and awareness for the movement. It was a great pleasure working with such an exceptional man and Roger's contribution to the movement will not be forgotten."

Stop the War general secretary Lindsay German praised Mr Lloyd Pack as "extremely modest and very much part of the campaigns which he supported."

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament reacted to the news of Mr Lloyd Pack's passing by posting a picture of him proudly carrying one of their placards at a demonstration.

"Here he is being awesome," it said. The photo was shared hundreds of times.

Mr Lloyd Pack was born in Islington, north London, in 1944. He died at home.