Brian Murphy, Star ofMan About the HouseandGeorge and Mildred, Dies at 92

Mar. 15, 2025

British sitcom star Brian Murphy has died. He was 92.

BBCconfirmed the news of his death on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Murphy died at his home in Kent on Sunday, Feb. 2, the outlet reported.

His wife, actress Linda Regan, said in a statement: “I was lucky to have in my lifetime found my soulmate, Brian, who I will love forever.”

She also paid tribute to her husband of nearly 30 years on X, sharing aphotoof them kissing as she wrote, “My love for you will never die. RIP sweetheart.”

PerThe Guardian, Murphy’s agent Thomas Bowington said the actor had recently discovered he had cancer in his spine and shoulders weeks before his death, which was “sudden.”

Bowington described Murphy as a “sprinkler of joy onstage, screen and in life” and someone who was “joyful, warm, kind and caring to everyone,” per the outlet.

Brian Murphy in 2006.Shutterstock

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He starred inMan About the Housefrom 1973 to 1976, and inGeorge and Mildredfrom 1976 to 1979 for five seasons.

He found success again in the early 2000s as he starred as Alvin onLast of the Summer Winefor eight seasons, airing between 2003 to 2010.

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