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

Richard O'Sullivan, who was described by his son as a ‘doting grandfather and a wonderful dad’. Photograph: Allstar

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.