The Only Fools and Horses star who appeared in only one episode and ‘had an affair’ with David Bowie

Eva Mottley, the Only Fools and Horses star who appeared in only one episode of the famous sitcom, reportedly had an affair with David Bowie before her death.

The Barbados-born actress appeared in a 1983 episode of the sitcom ‘Who’s a Pretty Boy?’ as the character Corinne Tulser, the wife of regular character Denzil, with talk of her becoming a recurring character in the show until she died in 1985.

The episode sees Corinne’s husband Denzil asking Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad to paint his house.

She had multiple quick-witted one-liners in the episode, being unimpressed with their painting efforts.

One particularly funny moment Only Fools and Horses fans will remember is when Del Boy replaces Corinne’s dead canary with a living one, and she is surprised to find it chirping when she comes home.

She says: “When I woke up this morning he was dead!”

Eva reportedly had a two year relationship with David Bowie, meeting him in celebrity circles and having quite the affair with the legendary singer.

Unfortunately, their relationship fizzled out, and Eva’s life turned to drugs and debt in the months leading up to her death.

She was found in her home in Maida Vale on February 14, 1985, having died by overdose.

After Eva’s death, John Sullivan chose not to recast the role of Corinne out of respect for her legacy.