Actor and comedian Brian Murphy dies aged 92

Tuesday, 4 February 2025 10:36

Actor and comedian Brian Murphy has died aged 92.

Best known for his role in the 1970s sitcoms Man About The House and George And Mildred, news of his passing was shared by his wife Hi-de-Hi! actress Linda Regan.

Posting a picture of her kissing her husband, she said: "My love for you will never die. RIP sweetheart."

He died on Sunday morning at his home in Kent, with his wife of 35 years by his side.

In a statement, she said: "I was lucky to have in my lifetime found my soulmate. Brian who I will love forever!"

Agent and friend Thomas Bowington described Murphy as a "truly joyful and profoundly good-hearted man".

Murphy first came to prominence playing landlord George Roper in Man About The House, starring alongside the late Yootha Joyce.

The show began in 1973 and was considered controversial for the time because it featured two single women living with a man.

When it ended in 1976, Murphy and Joyce starred in the spin-off, George And Mildred, which ran for five series until 1979.

He also starred as Alvin Smedley in Last Of The Summer Wine.

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Born on the Isle of Wight, Murphy was a member of the Theatre Workshop, founded by Joan Littlewood, and was a jobbing actor before appearing in TV shows including Z-Cars.

In 1993, he starred in the first major stage version of the HG Wells science fiction classic The Invisible Man.

More recently, Murphy appeared in TV shows including the BBC's Holby City and ITV's Benidorm.

He is survived by his wife and two sons.

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