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

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 period adventure Dick Turpin, “passed away peacefully surrounded by his close family” on Friday, according to the Royal Variety Charity.He died at the Royal Variety Charity’s Care Home, Brinsworth House in Twickenham, where he has lived for the past 23 years, the charity said.Richard O’Sullivan on the telephone box with Lynsey de Paul, David Janson, Roy Kinnear, Maggie Forbes, Tommy Trinder (PA)PA ArchiveHis son James O’Sullivan paid tribute to his father, saying: “My dad was as funny and charming in real life as he appeared on our TV screens over the years.“Always kind spirited, good humou