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Man About the House Star Richard O’Sullivan Dies Aged 82 as Tributes Pour In

His son James O’Sullivan said he will be missed dearly and thanked Brinsworth House for caring for him for 23 years.

  • On Friday, British sitcom star Richard O'Sullivan, best known for playing Robin Tripp in Man About the House, died at age 82; he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity care home in London.
  • O'Sullivan became a household name throughout the 1970s and 1980s, starring in hits including Robin's Nest, Doctor at Large, and Dick Turpin, showcasing his comedic timing across various popular television series.
  • Following a 2003 stroke, O'Sullivan resided at Brinsworth for 23 years; his son James O'Sullivan paid tribute, stating, "My dad was as funny and charming in real life as he appeared on our TV screens over the years."
  • Giles Cooper, Life-President of the Royal Variety, described O'Sullivan as a "master of effortless charm and impeccable comic timing," adding he brought "pure warmth, wit, and unforgettable joy to millions of living rooms."
  • James thanked the Brinsworth House team for their "love, kindness and care" provided over more than two decades, as the charity confirmed the actor died surrounded by close family at the facility.
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Richard O’Sullivan, who found fame as Robin Tripp in the hit ITV comedy Man About the House, died surrounded by family

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Man About The House and Robin’s Nest star Richard O’Sullivan dies aged 82

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