Actor Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82
Richard O'Sullivan, star of Man About the House and Robin's Nest, has died at 82.
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Richard O'Sullivan, the actor best known for the sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest, has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Wednesday, with his son paying tribute to a man who was "as funny and charming in real life as he appeared on our TV screens over the years."
O'Sullivan played Robin Tripp, a qualified chef who sets up home with his girlfriend and later goes into business with her father in the spin-off Robin's Nest. The role made him a household name in the 1970s, and clips from the shows have been widely shared since the news broke.
In later life, O'Sullivan lived at Brinsworth House in Twickenham, a care home run by the Royal Variety Charity. He had been a resident there for the past 23 years. In 2018, he met Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, during her visit to the home, an encounter that was widely reported at the time.
His son's statement, released through the care home, described him as a devoted father and a talented performer. The exact cause of death has not been given, but tributes have come from colleagues and fans, remembering his warmth and comic timing.
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| Claim | ITV |
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| Actor Richard O'Sullivan was best known for Man About the House and Robin's Nest. | |
| Richard O'Sullivan died at age 82. | |
| Richard O'Sullivan lived at Brinsworth House for 23 years and met Meghan in 2018. |
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ITV's coverage focused on O'Sullivan's career highlights and his later life at Brinsworth House, including the 2018 visit from Meghan. The report included a short clip from one of his shows and gave prominence to his son's tribute, striking a respectful and nostalgic tone.
- “The sitcom star Richard O'Sullivan has died aged 82.”
- “His son said today he was as funny and charming in real life as he appeared on our TV screens over the years.”
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