Sitcom star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82

Richard O'Sullivan, known for his roles in 1970s sitcoms like 'Man About the House', passed away peacefully on Friday. His son, James O'Sullivan, remembered his kind-spirited and good-humoured father. O'Sullivan had lived for 23 years at Brinsworth House, a care home for entertainers in Twickenham.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 September 2026 at 14:28

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