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British Actor Richard O’Sullivan Dies at 82 After Star-Studded Sitcom Career

British television star Richard O’Sullivan has died at age 82, best known for his leading roles in the classic sitcoms “Man About the House” and “Robin’s Nest.” His portrayal of Robin Tripp also inspired the original concept for NBC’s “Three’s Company.”

4 Sept, 09:59 — 4 Sept, 16:09
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Man About the House star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82

His biggest roles included Robin Tripp in 70s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest.

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times-ukMostly Factual14h ago

Richard O’Sullivan obituary: Man About the House actor - The Times

Richard O’Sullivan obituary: Man About the House actor  The Times

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual16h ago

Richard O Sullivan passes away at 82

Richard O'Sullivan, best known as Robin Tripp in Man About the House and Robin's Nest, has died at 82 at Brinsworth House care home. Tributes poured in from the Royal Variety Charity and his son James. His career spanned decades, from child acting to Cleopatra, before he found fame in British sitcoms.

By TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual15h ago

Richard O’Sullivan, British Sitcom Star Who Inspired John Ritter’s ‘Three’s Company’ Character, Dies at 82

O'Sullivan led 'Man About the House' and 'Robin's Nest,' comedies that would be the basis for ABC's beloved shows 'Three's Company' and 'Three's a Crowd.'

By Lily Ford

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deadlineMostly Factual14h ago

Richard O’Sullivan Dies: British Sitcom Star Known For ‘Man About House’ & ‘Robin’s Nest’ Was 82

Richard O’Sullivan, the sitcom actor whose lopsided grin entertained British audiences throughout the 1970s, has died aged 82. He passed peacefully surrounded by his close family at the Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity’s care home for former entertainers, in Twickenham, London shortly after 6am local time today. The Royal Variety Charity said it was […]

By Jesse Whittock

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