ACTOR and comedian Brian Murphy has died aged 92.
Murphy was best known for his role in the 1970s British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred.
Actor and comedian Brian Murphy has died aged 92[/caption]
He passed away at his home in Kent on Sunday morning.
Murphy’s friend and agent Thomas Bowington described him as a “joyful and profoundly good-hearted man”.
He also paid tribute to his “talent and humanity”.
Murphy worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood throughout his early career.
His career began in the 1950s when he became a member of the pioneering Theatre Workshop.
But he is best known for his role in Man About the House.
More recently he featured in episodes of the BBC’s Holby City, The Catherine Tate Show and ITV sitcom Benidorm.
He is survived by his wife, Hi-de-Hi! actress Linda Regan, and his two sons.
