Britain has lost one of its most enduring comedy stars of the 1970s golden age of sitcoms. Brian Murphy, known for his portrayal of reluctant Romeo George Roper in the hit series Man About the House and its spin-off George and Mildred,

The actor and comedian had worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood in his early career.

Murphy appeared in several long-running sitcoms including, 'Man About the House,' 'George & Mildred' and 'Last of the Summer Wine.'

Brian Murphy, an English actor and comedian best known the '70s sitcoms "Man About the House" and "George and Mildred," died on Sunday. He was 92.

George And Mildred and Man About The House star Brian Murphy has been remembered as a “wonderful” actor by his fellow classic sitcom stars Jeffrey Holland and Vicki Michelle. Murphy died aged 92 at his home in Kent on Sunday morning with his wife,

Brian Murphy, who was best known for playing George Roper in sitcom 'Man About the House' and spin-off series 'George and Mildred', passed away at his home in Kent on Sunday (02.02.25).