British sitcom legend Brian Murphy has died

'My love for you will never die'

Murphy, who was born on the Isle of Wight, had an incredible career in showbiz spanning sixty years.

He was perhaps best known for his role as George Roper in the popular sitcom, Man About The House, and its spin-off series, George and Mildred.

He also played Alvin Smedley in Last of the Summer Wine.

In more recent years, Murphy has had small roles in shows such as The Catherine Tate Show, Benidorm, Plebs, Holby City, and Casualty.

In 1998, Murphy was the subject of This Is Your Life.

The news of Murphy's passing was shared by his wife, Hi-de-Hi! actress Linda Regan who wrote: "My love for you will never die. RIP sweetheart."

He was 92.