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British singer (born 1940)
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    Richard O'Sullivan, Star of Man About the House and Robin's Nest, Dies at 82

    British actor Richard O'Sullivan, who became a household name playing Robin Tripp in the 1970s sitcom Man About the House, died on 4 September 2026 at age 82.

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