British sitcom actor Richard O’Sullivan, known for starring in the 1970s series Man About the House and Robin’s Nest, dies aged 82. Multiple outlets report he dies at the Royal Variety Charity’s Brinsworth House care home in Twickenham, London, with close family at his side.
The Royal Variety Charity says he passes away peacefully shortly after 6am local time, and several publications repeat that he is cared for at the charity’s home for former entertainers. Reports also note that O’Sullivan played Robin Tripp in both sitcoms, and that he is additionally associated with the title role in the TV series Dick Turpin, which some outlets highlight more prominently than others. One outlet adds that he had spent decades in acting, while another emphasizes his son’s tribute. Overall coverage converges on his death details and his main television roles, with differing emphasis on career breadth and which specific parts of his filmography receive the most attention.
