TV Deaths That Happened Because The Actor Died In Real Life

[@Looper]

Rest in Peace to all these amazing actors.

[@yomamaluvsu1]

John Schneider was missed too on Smallville. May they all RIP.

[@BillStreets_1723]

So basically it's bad and scary to be famous. Whitney Houston and her daughter a week later, Micheal Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith and her son a week later, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, EZ-E, Bruce Lee and his Brandon Lee, Paul Walker, Big Pun, Aliyah, and any person famous like these people. Its sad. People think it's a good thing to be really famous when obviously it's not. Scary....

[@Gunman610]

Mako's last TV appearance was as General Iroh on Avatar: The Last Airbender. Heartbreakingly, he was mourning the death of his son.

[@donalds980]

Didn't you do a video about this already not awhile back

[@kaleoy7584]

David Strickland's suicide and how the show both did a whole episode of the cast looking for him and the very final episode of the series.

[@culturageekyartesmarciales1169]

Kudos to Sesame Street, approaching something that delicate like the death of a close person, in a way that kids cut understand its a very difficult and brave task.

[@queeng5925]

if theyd just not mentioned it the kids wouldnt have even noticed he was gone... its up to parents to introduce kids to death

[@LucyLioness100]

They had such guts to address such a difficult subject for little kids, but way to go. “Sesame Street” & “Mr. Rogers” were really unafraid to tackle such dire moments

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

@@queeng5925 The same argument could be made for everything they teach on Sesame Street, from letters and reading to sharing and being kind. Much like Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Sesame Street always treated their audience with more respect and maturity than a lot of people think kids can handle.

[@EuReeka23]

This made me cry 😭

[@margegarland7635]

It's kinda sad that it happened on or around Thanksgiving.

[@DejahWhite]

I’m a grown adult & Mr. Hooper’s death still gets me crying.

[@MegazoneMusic23]

Same with me... Same with me

[@janetlieb2507]

So sad!💔

[@TheLavennovell]

I believe he is a good man in real life.

[@SwoleCalibur]

The same thing happened in the Netherlands on Sesame street when the "grandpa" of the show passed away in real life. They made a similar episode for him explaining everything to children.

[@KoriMasho]

Me too.

[@sillysnail4325]

I’ve always loved Sesame Street because they’ve always found a way to explain very difficult topics to children in a way that they can digest and understand. I grew up watching the show and it still sticks with me.

[@artemisofthemoonandhunt1486]

I remember Mr. Hooper's death.

[@sillysnail4325]

Jennifer Coleman I know. I loved Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, it was my favorite show growing up. I find now that I’m an adult that these shows were important because they broke down hard subjects in a way that children could/can easily understand.

[@michelleharrington8502]

I like your pic I love big bang theory

[@sillysnail4325]

Michelle or Ayden Harrington Thanks, I like the show too, this pic is a really good meme though

[@Kctcreeper]

They don’t treat kids with disrespect. They treat kids just like adults and I very much respect the show writers for respecting their audience and know that they can talk about these things because it’s important kids know about things like death

[@josevalentin5542]

I met Miguel Ferrer in Hawaii about 20 years ago. We were at the Four Season and I met him at a bar. He was waiting for a ride and was drinking a club soda. We had a small chit chat about the weather, life, and stuff and I told him I was a fan of his work. Nice guy. Very personable and not standoffish.

[@Juliaflo]

How blessed you are to meet someone from a blessed lineage.

[@arishiakoneko]

Still heartbroken about John Ritter. I adored him in everything he did, grew up with him on Three's Company, one of my favorite shows. It hit so hard when he passed.

[@AmateurHistorian999]

Sometime after Ritter died, I saw him in Sling Blade. I had no idea he could play drama as well as comedy, and I was bowled over by his wonderful performance. It makes me miss him all the more. You were too young, John. Rest well.

[@kingdavidonyoutube]

I loved problem child

[@tyradina]

Honestly, a lot of respect for putting the drug addiction & suicide hotline during the video. That was a true MVP move. Will subscribe for making that part of this show.

[@LucyLioness100]

Such an important help considering so many folks have died from drugs or taking their own life. Way to extend a helping hand, Looper! You’ve got extra respect from me for that

[@annpaq8342]

tyradina It actually was show at the end of the Glee episode THE QUATERBACK where cast say goodbye to fellow co-star Cory Monteith who had passed a few weeks earlier due to drugs and alcohol mix... it’s a good thing to see the advice but please give credit to the real show!

[@shammaideen6628]

@@annpaq8342sorry, but no fuqs given for that glee dude dying. Drugs and alcohol - not worth a tear to me.

[@dneen88]

Absolutely!! Not just showing the number silently at the end

[@pieces_of_Lu]

100% agree! Came here to write that myself! Also tears 😭

[@raal007]

Just want to add that Miguel Ferrer was my cousin, and was loved wherever he went. An amazing actor, musician and human being. As a musician, he toured with luminaries such as Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney (his mom). Ringo Starr (The Beatles' drummer for the young folks) hired two drummers for his only solo album: Miguel Ferrer and Keith Moon (The Who's drummer). That's the level he played at. He was a sought after studio musician in LA as well. Soon afterward, he decided to embark on an acting career, and the rest is history. He reached great heights with anything he put his mind to, obviously, and all of this was dwarfed by his amazing personality and brilliant sense of humor. To this day he is sorely missed by all who knew him.

[@MrBmic]

Loved him in Robo Cop.

[@jcdbrw]

I loved him. I hope you know how much we appreciate him.

[@vickiebunch6405]

You were blessed to have known Him! I always liked him and really liked Jose. They did great work, I hope you are well !

[@kingdavidonyoutube]

@@MrBmic I had to kill Bob Morgan 'cuz he made a mistake... now it's time to erase that mistake 😆

[@MrBmic]

@@kingdavidonyoutube 🤣🤣🤣 Right. " I'm cashing you out, Bob!"

[@richardbidinger2577]

I was an adult when Mr Hooper died. Not even gonna lie, I cried for hours. I grew up with Sesame Street, and Mr Hooper was always there. Even now at 55, when I see some little segment on TV and they show his old store with his name still on it, I get sad. It makes it that much harder now that the actor that played Big Bird has also passed. It's like my childhood is slowly fading away. RIP all those actors that passed before their time, you are missed. While life goes on for the rest of the world, your legacy's will not be forgotten.

[@stephengrigg5988]

"It's like my childhood is slowly fading away" Something about that gave me chills. Time is a horrible thing

[@janetlieb2507]

@@stephengrigg5988 time is a thief!

[@Munkifu]

@@janetlieb2507 Time is a lie. Make the most of what precious little you have left.

[@janetlieb2507]

@@Munkifu yes I would say a lie. An illusion.

[@cammy85]

I vaguely remember him when the show since I was born in 1979. But by 1982, I was in daycare during the day and my mom was pregnant with my twin brothers so I was shuttled to grandma's or somewhere while she went to appointments and such. But I do remember Luis or someone else running his store afterward.

[@ablanuza76]

As a kid in the 80's who loved Sesame Street, Mr. Hooper's death was devastating. 😭

[@charlenewhite9007]

Me still love him Rip Mr Hooper

[@wendylu7372]

I remember that episode from sesame street it was confusing until I realised he was not on I missed him big bird was my fav I always wanted to give big bird hugs

[@grannyweatherwax8005]

Though it’s pretty much forgotten now, the murder of Rebecca Schaeffer while on My Sister Sam was a big deal at the time. It’s when Hollywood first started taking stalkers more seriously. Her death ended the show, which had be pretty popular.

[@parisgreen4600]

Yes, I remember that's when they started talking about stalkers as "stalkers" instead of "fans." I think before that, it was kind of romanticized/misunderstood.

[@cybercat29]

Yeah 😢 Sadly, it had to take her murder to push for anti-stalking laws 😢

[@brandyrodgers4329]

True

[@SpamEggSausage]

@@parisgreen4600 tell that to John Lennon

[@jcdbrw]

That will never be forgotten. What a tragic loss!

[@bowkatiewow]

Luke Perry’s death hit me the hardest out of all of them on this list. He was such a kind soul

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

I realize this video is no laughing matter...but I must say, when I came across your comment and read your name, I laughed out loud. 😆

[@karlsmith2570]

I can only imagine how his cast mates on the show "Riverdale" must've felt when he'd passed

[@deborahrowland4264]

Loved John Ritter. Rip to all these amazing actors

[@h_g.b.5792]

John Ritter also voiced Clifford The Big Red Dog for many years.

[@joannabmarketing]

Ohhh! Wow, thank u!!

[@ianhill4585]

Only in the U.S, it was Martin Clunes in the U.K.

[@joannabmarketing]

@@ianhill4585 oh interesting

[@h_g.b.5792]

@@ianhill4585 it was an American show

[@karlsmith2570]

I actually remember him the best as Jack Tripper on "Three's Company "

[@ItsJustLisa]

Not even a mention of Carol Ann Susi?! Though we never saw her, just being a voice was enough to make her a wonderful character on The Big Bang Theory as Howard’s mother. Her vocal portrayal was such that when she died, and therefore died on the show, the tribute episode to her was truly heartbreaking. You know the cast felt her loss both as colleagues and characters, especially Simon Hedberg. The lines were scripted, but the emotions were 100% real.

[@barfpuker2732]

Just Lisa oh brother

[@HonnePerkele]

Susi means Wolf in finnish.

[@lynn-marieflechner5406]

EpisodeS. The one they find out, the one where her ashes go missing and the episode where they eat the last food she ever made

[@barfpuker2732]

Honne Kivioja I’m Finnish and my grandparents lived near the wolf caves

[@BB-mt5no]

If you look closely, after her death, there is a picture of Carol Ann Susi on the fridge in Leonard and Sheldon's apartment for the rest of the show.

[@johnbowman1076]

John Spencer's real life heart attack was especially hard to take 'cuz he acted out a horrific TV heart attack alone and in the woods on the West Wing.

[@Genethagenius]

Phil Hartman also killed it on “The Simpsons”! He had so many iconic parts.

[@katrabbit]

Luke Perry was one of my first celeb crushes as a kid, after I saw him in the movie Buffy. 🥺😢 still crushes me that he's gone.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Luke was also in Once Upon A Time ... in Hollywood. He was talented!

[@assumptionisthemotherofall2402]

Miguel Ferrer was truly an underrated incredibly gifted actor 😞 (Robocop 1987) best side villain ever🙏

[@shirleykitchens5878]

I sooooooooo loved him in that movie. He was so good @ playing bad. R.I.P Miguel.

[@assumptionisthemotherofall2402]

Rob Melrose like a boss!!

[@Rudy87T]

Blank Check

[@sersastark]

Same. I was thrown for a loop with his death.

[@handsomeDRAC]

I also liked him in Hot shots part deux. "War, it's fantastic!"

[@annaduda7631]

To everyone who is saying "oh you missed this person and that person" if he did every great actor that died in this video it would be like 9000 hours long

[@alcahallic4526]

Oh, I missed all of them.

[@DanielGuzman83]

We all know that! we still want that 9000 hour KZbin video.

[@Lesley_RedRhody]

Thank you!! People seem to think being a KZbinr is easy. A lot of effort goes into creating content and no way in hell is it possible to mention *EVERYBODY.*

[@kagomecc461]

Can always do Part 1 to (idk) Part 40 😆

[@Turbulence73]

John Ritter was also honored on SCRUBS after his death.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

John Ritter also did a great job on the Waltons (before Threes Company).

[@Turbulence73]

@@LiveINtheGood53 Yeah, but they didn't acknowledge his death like they did in Scrubs or Rules.

[@dennishogward6646]

Honestly, a lot of respect for putting the drug addiction & suicide hotline during the video. That was a true MVP move. Will subscribe for making that part of this show.

[@karenredd8314]

That broke my heart I loved that man so very very much. That hurt.

[@Jeff98177]

@@Turbulence73 Because by the time Ritter died, The Waltons had been off the air for 20 years.

[@gakabler]

I applaud Looper for the 2 helpline inserts in this video. There are many people that can use that type of help.

[@OscarMPG1]

Of all the actors on this list, Lee Thompson Young's passing hit the hardest. Sad that he cut his career and talent short.

[@rogaineablar5608]

Some people know Phil Hartman best as Troy McClure.

[@SailorYue]

And he was supposed to be the voice actor of Fry in futurama. But when he died, they renamed fry Philip Fry after Phil Hartman

[@davidmoncholi6746]

I love troy mculce rest in peace Phil Hartman

[@DapperDano]

SailorYue he was supposed to be zapp

[@cornnog]

You may remember him from such films as Alice Through The Windshield Glass, Get Confident Stupid and Andre The Giant We Hardly Knew Ye

[@Lionrisesproductions]

Didn’t know he passed away. I knew him from jingle all the way

[@samcarson5847]

The death of Lee Thompson Young broke my heart. The way they said good-bye on the show still makes me cry.

[@carriejordan8573]

Same 😰

[@LB-gz3ke]

When you mentioned Larry Hagman as JR Ewing, it would have been good to point out that his TV Daddy, Jim Davis, died during the original Dallas series.

[@SuperstarSS44]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@_kenjitx1_590]

Paul walker is the saddest and emotional part, on faf7 where he drive away while the camera viewing up the skies which means his on his way to heaven 😭 (Edit) ik this is not TV series related but it heart broke me

[@NadineMiller1974]

It stands out to me as well. I was out to dinner with my family for my Birthday when I got a text. He passed on my Birthday and in my hometown of Valencia. A family member of mine was dating a family member of his at the time. I thought I was getting another Happy Birthday text and I started crying...very sad.

[@samcarson5847]

Thank you for mentioning Paul Walker. Though not a TV series, it was still a series. I think they brought his departure to his films in a most bitter sweet way. Totally brilliant to the production and heart-warming to his devoted fans.

[@solarfiredancer]

@@NadineMiller1974 43

[@marnimatikka7833]

I was 8 years old in 1983. And I still think of Mister Hooper when I hear or see anything about Sesame Street. ❤️ I think of all these characters. 💕

[@richardkempton1894]

I always love what "Barney Miller" did for Jack Soo. They didn't kill his character they had a remembrance episode and acknowledged he was gone.

[@karenredd8314]

Yes that was so great, and I LOVED that show it was one of the best shows ever done.

[@alabhaois]

One of my all-time favourite shows!! It deserved the Peabody award it won!! 👍👍👍👍

[@Trekapedia]

Lee Thompson Young hit me hard being a fan of Smallville. He showed class as the role of Cyborg in more than one episode. I had a lot of respect for him and was saddened when I heard he passed.

[@JustinMacri007]

Poor guy

[@Trekapedia]

Justin Macri yeah he was a good guy and I hope he’s at peace now. I know everyone on Smallville adored him and I even said to one of my friends that if they’d done a spin-off for Cyborg, I’d gladly have watched and known it would’ve been great.

[@vamwolf]

Sadly this was a previtable death. Due to the drug he was taking

[@maymay5600]

i remember finding out that years ago that he died and i was like "wait he died?' i was like damn man!

[@jinakaye]

I was sad to hear about his death. Jett Jackson passing was so weird because he was so young. Then, to know it was due to being off his medication for his mental illness...

[@crono6664]

Christopher Reeves... He was guest starring on Smallville, then later he died. They dedicated a whole episode to him.

[@ageofgreen99]

The way looper handled this video is truly above par; including use of the suicide prevention and substance abuse hotlines. Job well done.

[@bobt1346]

They left out Chief Kanisky (Dolph Sweet) from "Gimme' a Break." When he passed away, it changed the whole dynamic of the show, and probably led to it's cancellation sooner than it otherwise would have.

[@adriennebolles711]

What really got our attention in my household at the time was, Phil Hartman was killed by his wife but while their young kids were home. I remember praying the police got to them before they opened mommy and daddy's bedroom door. She was psychotic from a long term cocaine addiction. It seemed so preventable.

[@JAG51020]

How could you not mention Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza? Blocker died prior to the 14th season in 1972 due to a pulmonary embolism while on the operating table. The season went on with a mention of Hoss being killed in an accident, and the series was canceled at the end of that season. His co-stars Lorne Greene and Michael Landon both said that when Dan Blocker died, Bonanza died with him.

[@32treehugger]

Again, Hoss was mentioned earlier on this list.

[@dhenderson1810]

Michael Thoma, who played the drama teacher in "Fame", died of cancer, and in the show, they had an episode where his favourite student, Danny, finds out that he died from a heart attack, and Danny's grief about it. John-Erik Hexum died on the set of "Cover-Up" when he fooled around with a blank gun during takes, and his character was also killed off (off-screen) on the show.

[@BrianaCunningham]

I love how respectful this video is.

[@alfonsopina3976]

Luke Perry's film career and hollywood legacy would never be forgotten

[@lowboonkiat73]

RIP Luke Perry. You will be missed.

[@marcusburkhardt827]

Jhhvvgv

[@richardross1754]

His dead?

[@brontewcat]

I didn’t know he had died until I saw this.

[@darkmoon8400]

I did not know he died until watching this... Okay RIP

[@jacklow9611]

I'd heard of his death before I saw the series where Fred had died, and the pathos displayed by the cast was so realistic, that I was crying too, and the ending of that episode was inspirational, in that the whole town came out to honor him, and also to honor Luke. Their (the cast's) love and respect for him was evident, even though they were playing roles in a TV series. The real emotion came through the screen, evident to all who viewed it.

[@nancyomalley9959]

What about Richard Crenna? When he died, his character in "Judging Amy" was supposed to marry Maxine Gray but died right before their wedding day because the actor died

[@Nophreetime]

Omg I didn't know that. Yeah! He should've made the cut!

[@teddtarr]

The ending scene of the Amy episode when the Tyne Daly character finds out the Crenna character has died, where it shows her cutting her hair while looking at her image in the mirror, with the Norah Jones song, "One Flight Down" playing in the background, was, for me, one of the most sadly poignant & memorable of many of an exceptionally well produced & cast series. I never felt that it got the recognition that it so justly deserved.

[@joannabmarketing]

Omg! I didn't know Miguel Ferrer died! I saw his picture with the title so quickly tuned in. Wow! May he rest in peace.

[@williammatthews693]

I had no idea Miguel Ferrer had died before watching this. Heartbreaking! I had been a fan of his since Robocop in 87. Such a great actor!

[@Babyvalkyie]

I think a bunch of us saw that Sesame Street episode...I was raised by my grandma so it always stuck with me even today.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I'd forgotten it until now, it was 40 years ago almost, but yeah, it was a definite moment that just hits you.

[@Babyvalkyie]

@Rob Melrose Agreed. And it was perfectly executed imo.

[@Babyvalkyie]

@@SheepdogSmokey For sure.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

@bonbonvega Bon I was about 6, 43 now, remember it well.

[@ire1398]

I was 13 and I bawled.

[@nunosoares2329]

My overdue condolences to the families of these celebrities. Rest in peace.

[@playtimeallthetimecbeebies2272]

"When people die, they don't come back" "Ever?"

[@DanielSchmidt94521]

Hoss from Bonanza also died while the show was still running.

[@TJMalana]

RIP Kathryn Joosten aka Karen Mcluskey on TV show “Desperate Housewives” the character died of cancer at the series finale but a few weeks later the actress died in real life. The actress wanted to play her real life cancer into her storyline. 😥

[@jkbowers56]

Michael Conrad . . . According to Wikipedia: "Conrad died from urethral cancer in November 1983 during the fourth season of Hill Street Blues. The show's writers wrote his death into the show."

[@laurab5750]

Yes, that one made me cry buckets...despite how they handled the death. "Let's be careful out there"...

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Dolph Sweet on "Gimme a Break," Ted Knight on "Too Close for Comfort," Freddie Prinze on "Chico and the Man," Dan Blocker on "Bonanza," Will Geer on "The Waltons," and Jack Soo on "Barney Miller." I'm sure there were more, but those are some more from some of the earlier tv shows...

[@2009korz]

Salma Diamond and Florence Halop of Night Court

[@bethdibartolomeo2042]

You also forgot Colleen Dewhurst, who played Avery Brown (Murphy's mom) on Murphy Brown.

[@bopeep86]

Anne of Green Gables! Love.

[@bujoun76]

A lot of serious talent lost. And the Glee cast is an ongoing tragedy.

[@pauldurham2741]

They forget about Will Geer on the Waltons

[@sherripaterson4690]

Just watched three of the Waltons movies. Omg. YES! Will Geer left a huge hole. Now, so many of these fine actors have gone, too...

[@MrDeel-fm7hd]

No mention of Redd Foxx?He was starting on the Royal Family when he died.

[@marccaselle8108]

I only found out the existence of that sitcom a few years ago. I tried to find all the episodes red foxx was in but only found 2. Even at that late stage in his life, he still got good lines and had good chemistry with the other actors and actresses.

[@brom00]

I know it was probably beyond the time frame you were shooting for, but I'm bummed you didn't mention Jack Soo's death during Barney Miller. That was the only show I can remember that broke the fourth wall in a later episode that paid tribute to the actor as well as the character he played, Nick Temana.

[@jcdbrw]

I was a big fan. Wow, seems like so long ago now.

[@brianarbenz7206]

Jack Soo, who played NYPD detective Nick Yemana on "Barney Miller," died in 1979, prompting a heartfelt farewell tribute to Jack, and Nick.

[@stargaze17]

I had no idea Granger was written out of NCIS LA because the actor was sick. Man, that makes me sad.

[@BoundyMan]

I remember the episode of Mr. Hooper dying. By that time I was old enough to know that what I was seeing on tv was just acting so I thought they were only pretending Mr. Hooper died. I asked my dad why they were doing that and he had to explain to me that the actor died in real life.

[@generalobiwankenobi8265]

Marsha Wallace’s death is probably the saddest death on the list. She was a great character on the Simpsons and can never be replaced by any other teacher Bart gets.

[@istateyourname4710]

She was a regular on 70's game shows as well. Smart as a whip. Lovely small town Iowa girl @ heart.

[@Reiji0ozora]

As someone mentioned before, Don S. Davis Was a favorite actor of mine in Stargate SG-1. He was later honored in Stargate Atlantis Episode "enemy at the gate". Said he passed away from a heart attack in the show which happened IRL. Even had a ship re-named after his Character. The U.S.S. George Hammond. R.I.P. Davis/Hammond

[@theupliftchannel]

How about Zara Cully aka Mother Jefferson on The Jefferson’s? She was truly missed. The teacher on As Told By Ginger died as well.

[@agapereign]

They totally did nothing for Zara’s death on the Jeffersons. She died at the end of season 5 or 6 and I don’t think they even mentioned her until the second or third episode of the next season.

[@bruceleeroy8302]

Wow! Ned Flanders had two of his wives die. Poor Neddy.

[@Lycan_Jedi]

Actually according. To a flashforward episode he lost at least 10 different wives.

[@Chitownhomestead]

😆

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

@@Lycan_Jedi Okely Dokely? I hope that's a jokely.

[@Lycan_Jedi]

@@davidanderson_surrey_bc Hand to the Lordorino!

[@mazejcc85]

Yes, but the difference is that Maude was killed off because the actress wanted more money, and years later they settled down and Maude returned for Halloween specials, dreams or memories. Mrs. Krabbapel didn't have an explanation for his death in the series, only the character was retired because of Marcia Wallace death.

[@anthonystike6034]

No mention of Jock Ewing? He was written out of Dallas because Jim Davis died. Also Grandpa Walton because Will Geer died.

[@Via_The_Void]

Jim Davis was a terrific actor. When Lorimar tried a possible recast with Steve Forrest in season ten they had to contend with a fan backlash. The Wes Parmalee is Jock Ewing storyline was suddenly brought to an abrupt halt & Steve Forrest departed the show without a proper leaving scene which left the character's identity ambiguous. Was he really Jock Ewing? Well in the explanation after his departure the writers focused on the polygraph test saying that he only passed it because he really believed he was Jock Ewing. The results of the X ray's which were identical to Jock's were completely ignored by the writers when the character of Wes was dropped.

[@carlbean9814]

What about the two actresses who played bailiffs on Night Court. Both actresses died as well as their respective characters. Bulls reaction to the second death is one of the most touching fair well scenes I can recall.

[@autonomouscollective2599]

Carl Bean I really expected them to mention Night Court and was shocked when they didn’t.

[@pauldurham2741]

True to that as well

[@djdon60]

Selma Diamond and, Florence Halop, both, were very good; too, at least narrator, eventually pronounced, properly, the surname of Nicolas Colasanto.

[@robertswarn5694]

Some E

[@chrisnemec5644]

One was named Selma Hacker and played by actress Selma Diamond. Selma was also one of the writers on the show. She died of lung cancer in 1985. The other one was called Florence Kleiner and was played by Florence Halop . She died in 1986 from Lung Cancer as well.

[@JiaPia3]

That Mr Hooper episode seems so heartbreaking. That’s a great way to help kids learn about and cope with the death of a loved one.

[@goochfitness26]

RIP John Ritter. Loved him on Threes Company. Sad that he’s gone especially so soon

[@nrood3821]

I still remember watching episode of mr hooper dying. 37 years later and it still sucks.

[@thethroneroommedia7096]

You missed the very first one ever (I would think). Barton Yarborough played Joe Friday's first partner and shot two episodes of Dragnet and dropped dead in 1951. The third episode called "the big sorrow" still brings a tear to your eye and Jack Webb's tears are real. Yarborough had been playing his partner for years on the Dragnet radio show.

[@bronwynschoer8039]

Another NCIS character worth mentioning is Gibbs' father Jackson. After Ralph Waite died they did an episode where Gibbs is told his father died of a stroke and he spends most of the episode back in Stillwater. I was heartbroken when I discovered that.

[@32treehugger]

Always loved him as John Walton and also as Gibbs' dad on NCIS

[@vivians9392]

@@32treehugger Loved him as John Walton...

[@KentHalloran]

This list should include Jack Soo from "Barney Miller"

[@joannabmarketing]

Yes! Someone above mentioned him. Wow, that u two thought of him. Yes, I remember him, though I was young. He was so funny. It was sad when he died.

[@nowthatsjustducky]

@@joannabmarketing I actually remembered him first from Return from Witch Mountain, and he was the one that got me interested in Barney Miller.

[@joannabmarketing]

@@nowthatsjustducky ohhh Jack Soo?

[@sprosonator]

Reminds me of when Christopher Reeve guest starred on Smallville as Doctor Virgil Swann, his character had to be killed off after he died in reality. 😭

[@SocietyUnplugged]

Nah, great story but not true. Reeve did the episode Rosetta Stone and later Legacy. He wasn't a reoccurring guest on the show. The time between filming Legacy and his death was almost a year in between.

[@taytaos]

Lee Thompson Young and John Ritter's death hit the hardest for me.

[@Nophreetime]

Young's is the one that baffled me most. Good career, great talent, great personality, and yet...

[@simonmakinde230392]

taytaos - Loved Bad Santa - John Ritter’s final film, which was released and dedicated in his memory! So sad when I’d found out that he’d died and that’s why the film was ‘in memory of’...

[@joannabmarketing]

@@simonmakinde230392 oh don't remember him in it, thank u. Very sad when I heard. His hit me hard. I'm 51 & I grew up watching him.

[@joannabmarketing]

@@Nophreetime yes, must have been suffering something horrible. Was on a very good show. I didn't watch it, but knew it was a good one. I see he was the star of one as well.

[@jierak4998]

Its 2021 i didnt even John Ritter was dead, Luke and Chad Boiseman flabbergasted me

[@chriswilkinson9400]

R.i.p Chadwick boseman rest in peace 😇

[@LiveINtheGood53]

He was great in a lot of movies but I loved him in Draft Day. Maybe my favorite!

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

It's sad that he died but he wasn't even mentioned in this video. Also RIP stands for Rest In Peace.

[@Roman-gy7pr]

@@uosdwiSrdewoH Same with Paul Walker. It is sad...

[@birdstudios978]

Chris Wilkinson he died too young, colon cancer is evil. R.I.P Boseman 😭

[@MrPAULONEAL]

This was posted 24 days before Chadwick died. The people making these videos can't see into the future...

[@TheElliotEquation]

Dr Kroger on monk was so sad, he died of a heart attack on the show and in real life

[@envitech02]

I miss Dr Kroger and his attempts to listen in patiently to Monk's eccentric ways.

[@brendawatkins6337]

MY HEART IS SAD TO SEE ALL THESE GREAT ACTRESS AND ACTORS IV'E WATCHED FOR SO LONG,THEY ALL SEEM LIKE A PART OF MY FAMILY,THEY ARE MISSED BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.🎇🎆🤥😔😪🎆🎇🌅🌄

[@ravial360]

John Ritters death hit hard, I remember watching 8 simple rules on disney channel when I was a kid, was a really big fan of his, the man was hilarious and when I heard he died I couldn't believe it.

[@nicoleknight9412]

He also played Rev. Fordwick on "The Walton's" before he left to star in "Three's Company". He was also the son of C&W legend (and singing cowboy) Maurice "Tex" Ritter.

[@Jojo_s3r]

I don’t remember it being on Disney channel I watched it on abc family

[@ravial360]

@@Jojo_s3r Yeah yeah it was on Disney as well, it must have been on multiple platforms.

[@ChristinaaArmani]

@@nicoleknight9412 at the end of the second episode of three’s company Jack says “goodnight Johnboy”

[@imnmbrone1492]

Ok, the Sesame Street bit had me like :*(

[@jend8759]

It still brings me to tears.

[@stephengrigg5988]

I never even watched sesame street and that still made me sad

[@56postoffice]

Not gonna lie, that was tough. 😢 Anyone not moved by that has a heart of stone.

[@jend8759]

Dr Donald Blake Me too. I’m still sad about it as an adult, all of these years later.

[@alabamajenny8751]

Me too. Memories as a child and now 50. The years have flown. It feels like forever ago yet the memories of that simple but amazing time is so close.

[@justinortiz9775]

Gone but not forgotten R.I.P.

[@celestialstar5563]

I actually don't know most of these people so this isn't too much of a bother for me

[@oldenweery7510]

I remember Miguel Ferrer from his first role in an episode of "Magnum P.I." called "Lest we forget," where Magnum is hired by a Supreme Court nominee, played by Miguel's father, José, to find the love of his life, played by June Lockhart, whom he last saw in Honolulu on December 6, 1941. I found the story fascinating and very believable, since Miguel played him in 1941---to Anne Lockhart, playing her mother's younger self! I saw him off and on in various roles, but when he played the head medical examiner in "Crossing Jordan," from 2001 through 2007, I really enjoyed his character---who drove an exatic Citroën DS-19. He was another actor who could sink into his character and make you love him or hate him, as when he played Granger, on "NCIS: LA." I started out thinking Granger was just another executive louse, but he became one of my favorite characters. He will be missed (already is). Stay safe, everybody.

[@mandaroberts4596]

I cried the day that they notified us on USA, the Lee Thompson Young had lost his battles with depression.

[@jinakaye]

There have been so many deaths of actors while they were on shows. R.I.P. to all those on this list and others who are not! 🙏🏾

[@TheWidowmaker1314]

What about Michael Conrad, who played Sgt. Phil Esterhaus on Hill Street Blues? The series wasn’t the same without him.

[@OkayestDad]

I love how you guys also insert portions of help for those who are suffering. I’m a fan just for that.

[@raymondhinds3199]

R.I.P. to the ones we have all lost..

[@christineweaver3090]

I was surprised when Luke Perry died,John Ritter and movies-Paul walker music-John denver

[@DJDeezyThaTruth]

Christine Weaver -Did they ever mention or explain why Paul’s character is gone in F&F ? 😳😓 his death was mind blowing

[@christineweaver3090]

@@DJDeezyThaTruth idk.I find it hard to watch anymore of his movies.I just heard his brother did a stand in,of what scene I'm not sure? I just don't understand why they were going so fast? You know for the longest time I thought of Paul walker and keanu reeves as yin and yang,their mannerisms,the way they acted,friendly to fans,genuine smiles.I heard from some people saying they died on impact(how do they know this?) And some people at the scene saw Paul was still alive? When I saw the headlines about Paul being killed I thought it was just another scam like they did with Jackie chan

[@DJDeezyThaTruth]

Christine Weaver -I’m pretty sure it wasn’t instant. I saw the pictures, his arms wore almost frozen in place with fear, by his head. His friend was driving.... no doubt showing off due to Paul’s FF Movie 🙄🤦🏾‍♂️

[@earlwyss520]

You forgot that the actor who played JR Ewing's dad Jock Ewing on the original "Dallas" died of a heart attack, and was written out of the show in an aircraft crash in a South American jungle.

[@Via_The_Void]

The late great Jim Davis, may he rest in peace.

[@vivians9392]

Jim Davis, a really good long time actor.

[@1234larry1]

Britney Murphy, Louann on King of the Hill and although he didn’t die right away, the change in Darrens on Bewitched.

[@gator9339]

I thought Brittany died after King Of The Hill ended?

[@Lycan_Jedi]

By the time Brittney had died, King of The Hill was done.

[@byronp2311]

I never could keep the Darrens on Bewitched straight, but I think the first one simply asked for too much money and the producers said screw you. Guy might be dead by now, but that certainly wasn't the reason for the new Darren.

[@RajaReign78]

byron p actually the first Darren left because he was having major back pain.

[@laurab5750]

@@byronp2311 He had a major degenerative disease. Was in too much pain to continue. Ended up dying...broke.

[@luinavarro1546]

Adam West and Carrie Fisher should be on this list. They killed their characters off on Family Guy.

[@aviator2117]

And Star Wars....

[@aviator2117]

Tony Marselle oh I didn’t read the whole comment, I apologize. I just saw Carrie Fisher and commented 😂

[@kasession]

@Tony Marselle I know this video is about a sad topic, but for some reason, your comment made me LOL!!!

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

@Tony Marselle He sure was. He even loaned out his batcave for the scene where they're in Jabba the Hutt's hideout.

[@nowthatsjustducky]

Anyone remember Dolph Sweet, the dad and police chief on Gimme a Break?

[@MichelleJ1822]

I don’t know if the reboot of Will and Grace was going when Debbie Reynolds passed away. She played Grace’s mom. They mention her a few times in the reboot. Absolutely adored her character

[@laurab5750]

They also lost Rosario...the maid.

[@sethralavode9012]

The show didn’t go downhill because of their deaths though. It did that on its own.

[@mylarkeeMan]

You missed Jack Soo from Barney Miller. Who was honored with a great episode with the cast (not in character) reminiscing about Soo.

[@pennyenicks7905]

Jack Soo was great. What a loss when he died.

[@alabhaois]

That show was fantastic! I never missed an episode. Rest In Peace Steve Landesburg. 🌺

[@jesusvictorsubijano8391]

RIP FINN HUDSON. :( OUR QUARTEBACK.

[@pbcoop62]

How about Sgt. Phil Esterhaus (Michael Conrad) from "Hill Street Blues," or either Selma Diamond or Florence Halop from "Night Court."

[@Sandbek1973]

Let's be careful out there

[@sharoncasey92]

What was wild about Selma and Florence was that both were single ladies with no family whatsoever.

[@SpamEggSausage]

@@sharoncasey92 what's so strange about that?

[@makeupboss3568]

Unfortunate, and sad . I remember the guy behind the bar counter with Cheer’s . That was an awesome show , back when TV was still good .

[@lorcanmcglinchey5344]

Lets not forget Howard Wolowitz's mother Debbie from The Big Bang Theory. God bless her portrayer, Carol Ann Susi.

[@lynn-marieflechner5406]

7:42 Not so fun fact: Santos and McGarry were actually meant to LOSE the election in the original script, but the producers changed in in light of Spencer’s death, not wanting to have McGarry dying coupled with the loss of the White House

[@CJ-im2uu]

When Ed Herman was in his 30s and 40s, he is how I imagine Jay Gatsby.

[@martinlarkins3714]

Very nice tribute to some truly amazing actors and actresses

[@deboralee1623]

even the brief mention of Mr. Looper -- i mean Hooper -- got me teary-eyed.

[@HardyGirl66]

I knew Miguel Ferrer. I met him in Santa Monica at Rusty's on the pier when he was singing w/ Bill Mumy's band, "The Jenerators". I loved the band and would travel once a month just to see them. When I first saw Miguel, he sorta scared me b/c he was just angry a lot. Then I found out why. He has just been divorced. Having been divorced myself, I knew exactly how that felt. I started going out of my way to be extra nice to him when I would see the band. He was really very sweet and always had a hug for me when I'd see him. His son had a birthday at Rusty's. He introduced me to one of the parents saying, "Have you met our biggest fan, Sharry?" I was really sad to hear that he died. I didn't even know he was sick b/c the band had stopped playing together, and I hadn't seen him in a long time. I will always remember his hugs, laughter and humor. Underneath that gruff exterior was a teddy bear. I miss you Mig! RIP.

[@mceithdavis3462]

I GROW UP WITH JACK TRIPPER AND COULNDT BELIVE HE DIED SO FAST

[@LucyLioness100]

That was beyond shocking. I grew up with him as Clifford (the OG series) & he sounded like the sweetest man from past costars

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

I still cry when I watch the segment when the adults explain to Big Bird that Mr. Hooper died. It was so well done!

[@rocky1169pt]

Phill Hartman's death also influenced the Simpsons and 3rd rock from the sun. Extremely talented actor whose career was shortened by such a tragedy