Beloved Man About the House actor passes away
English actor Brian Murphy best known for his role as George Roper in Man About the House and its spinoff series George and Mildred has died aged 92.
The star's agent confirmed he died on Sunday at his home in Kent, with his wife and actress, Linda Regan, by his side.
"It is with the greatest of sadness that we have to announce the death of our client actor Brian Murphy," the actor's agent, Thomas Bowington, said in a statement to Deadline.
"It is almost impossible to describe the depth of his talent and humanity. A truly joyful and profoundly good hearted man."
Regan has since paid tribute to the actor, who she was married to for over 30 years, with an emotional message.
"My love for you will never die. RIP sweetheart," she wrote to X, alongside a photo of them kissing.
"I will love you forever darling, and all your wishes will be carried out as you wanted. My soulmate," she continued in a follow-up tweet.
"I know we will meet again, until then I'll hold on to the love we shared for 35 years."
'Allo 'Allo! star Vicki Michelle also paid tribute to the actor, saying she was "so so sad" to hear of his death.
"Great actor and Gorgeous friend, always fun. My heart goes out to Linda and family. Such a Wonderful couple."
Murphy started out acting in theatre and tv in the '60s before being cast in the sitcom, Man About the House, in 1973.
He rose to fame shortly after, starring alongside Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett in the sitcom which ran for six seasons.
Murphy continued playing his character George in the spinoff series, George and Mildred, which ran for five seasons.
He was also in films including The Booze Cruise, Sparrows Can't Sing and The Boy Friend.
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