Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRichard O'Sullivan, the star of several television series of the 50s, 60s and 70s. (Getty)Actor Richard O'Sullivan, best known for his iconic roles in 1970s British sitcoms Man About The House and Robin's Nest, has died at the age of 82. The Royal Variety Charity confirmed that O'Sullivan passed away peacefully on Friday surrounded by his close family at Brinsworth House care home in Twickenham, where he had lived for the past 23 years. His son, James O'Sullivan, paid emotional tribute to his father, describing him as kind-spirited, good-humoured, and a doting grandfather, while praising the care home staff for their dedication. Giles Cooper, life-president of the Royal Variety Charity, lauded O'Sullivan as a true giant of British television who brought warmth, wit, and effortless comic timing to millions of viewers. Starting his career as a child actor in 1953, O'Sullivan's notable credits spanned decades, including roles in the 1963 film Cleopatra alongside Elizabeth Taylor and the title character in the period adventure series Dick Turpin. In fullRichard O’Sullivan: Man About the House and Robin’s Nest star dies aged 82More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Seventies sitcom star Richard O'Sullivan, best known for his roles in Man About the House and Robin's Nest, has died aged 82.

The actor passed away at the Royal Variety Charity’s Care Home