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

From left to right, actors Sally Thomsett, Richard O'Sullivan and Paula Wilcox - (Getty)

Richard O’Sullivan, best known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s sitcoms Man About The House and Robin’s Nest, has died at the age of 82.

O’Sullivan, who also played the title character in the period adventure Dick Turpin, “passed away peacefully surrounded by his close family” on Friday, according to the Royal Variety Charity.