Brian Murphy, star of 1970s UK sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, has died aged 92. His wife, Hi-De-Hi! actress and crime writer Linda Regan, posted a message on social media with a picture of the two that read, “My love for you will never die.
RIP sweetheart”. He passed away at his home in Kent in England on Sunday morning with Regan by his side, according to his agent, Thomas Bowington of Bowington Management. “It is with the greatest of sadness that we have to announce the death of our client actor Brian Murphy,” Bowington said today. “It is almost impossible to describe the depth of his talent and humanity.
A truly joyful and profoundly good hearted man.” Through Bowington, Regan added: “I was lucky to have in my lifetime found my soulmate — Brian who I will love forever.” An actor and comedian by trade, Murphy was known for his leading comedic roles in the earlier parts of his career, but has more recent appeared in medical drama Holby City, The Catherine Tate Show and Last of the Summer Wine.
He also acted in ITV comedy Benidorm, whose creator Derren Litten, wrote on social media: “Incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Murphy.
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