Roy Heather ( 20 May 1935 -- 3 September 2014 ) was an English television actor best remembered for playing cafe owner Sid in the sitcom `` Only Fools and Horses '' .
Roy Heather ( 20 May 1935 -- 3 September 2014 ) was a British actor . He was best known for his role as the cafe owner Sid in the television series `` Only Fools and Horses '' .