Richard O’Sullivan, star of 70s sitcom Man About the House, dies aged 82

The Guardian UK Friday 04 September 2026, 14:30 UTC By Kevin Rawlinson and agency 1 min read

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Actor, who also played title roles in Robin’s Nest and Dick Turpin, dies peacefully at Royal Variety Charity care homeRichard O’Sullivan, known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin’s Nest, has died aged 82.The actor, who was also famous for playing the title character in the TV series Dick Turpin, died peacefully with his family at his side at the Royal Variety Charity’s care home on Friday, the organisation said.

Actor, who also played title roles in Robin’s Nest and Dick Turpin, dies peacefully at Royal Variety Charity care home

Richard O’Sullivan, known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin’s Nest, has died aged 82.

The actor, who was also famous for playing the title character in the TV series Dick Turpin, died peacefully with his family at his side at the Royal Variety Charity’s care home on Friday, the organisation said.

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