Star of iconic British sitcoms dead at 92: ‘My love for you will never die’
Actor Brian Murphy has died at the age of 92.
BBC confirmed the news of his death on Tuesday. Murphy died at his home on Sunday, the outlet reported.
The British sitcom star was best known for his roles as landlord George Roper in “Man About the House” and “George and Mildred.”
The Guardian reported Murphy’s agent, Thomas Bowington, said the actor had recently discovered he had cancer in his spine and shoulders weeks before his death.
Murphy’s wife, actress Linda Regan, said in a statement, per PEOPLE: “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 a photo of them kissing as she wrote, “My love for you will never die. RIP sweetheart.”
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