80s Sitcom Stars Who Died And You Never Knew About Their Deaths

[@NickiSwift]

Rest in Peace

[@dorothymarierecoverysuppor5013]

Yes, RIP to all of them

[@lucindamobley5492]

This may sound a bit strange, but it seems a bit more respectful for their deaths to stay out of the limelight because of how the media has been over the past few years. At least this way their families have had the chance to grieve without all the extra attention and have the opportunity to process it on their own terms.

[@willhuey4891]

meschach taylor was also in the 80s horror movie the beast within as a deputy.

[@79zoey]

I didn't know 2 decades was several but ok....

[@Rainmanpdt49]

The newest version of the "Punky Brewster" show (2021), Soleil Moon Frye keeps a picture on her wall of George Gaynes whom she refers to as grandpa. Its interesting that she never forgot about him from the old version of the show.

[@contardi]

Harry Anderson was adorable. Night court was so funny !

[@harperstacey9604]

He was also a professional magician.

[@janetlieb2507]

Yes! John Astin was his father. He was also in It.

[@emcanet]

I remember when he passed. Love Night Court.

[@jacksheet2395]

John Larroquette was the best in that show

[@RemyJackson]

@@janetlieb2507 Perfect casting to play the adult version of Seth Green's character

[@ChristopherPausz]

The 80s were a great decade for tv. I had a severe case of tv addiction. There will come a time when all the 80s stars are gone just like the people I watched on shows from 50s, 60s and 70s. Thank you re-runs

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

I second 🥈 that Thank you ‼️🤷

[@courtneyscott7931]

@@fatonyalmitchell3281 I third that motion, and I grew up in the 80's and it was a damn good decade!!!!

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

@@courtneyscott7931 U already know ‼️ this new 🆕 generation. I CAN'T ROCK 🥌 WITH 🤷‼️

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

I agree w all of u....I also grew up in the 70s/80s....miss them days so much...so much has changed!

[@letitiacooper98]

I'm 45 and I agree​@@fatonyalmitchell3281

[@jpeabody1155]

I found this quite interesting. But I was exhausted listening to the machine gun like narration

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Exactly my thoughts !!

[@donnakerr4997]

I don’t think she even took a breath!!

[@SteviePaints]

It sounded li ke the Valley Girl was narrating.

[@susanclark6987]

Yak yak yak yak yak remember we didn't even know these people were dead she says-- LOL Could Have Been Good video but--NOT..slow down..

[@dianalee3059]

She was definitely double parked. Indeed, exhausting

[@nancymanuel8536]

Oh I would give anything to go back to the 60s, 70s & 80s ,truly the "Good old days" 😢

[@tweeze2700]

Take me lol

[@rustyruss2962]

Me too sweetie

[@ChristinaaArmani]

I miss the 80s 😢

[@catt99mahal8]

Wow I grew up watching all these shows. At the age 45 years old, It’s so sad to hear all these great actors have passed.

[@julianadamico4702]

Catt 99----- what makes me sad is ,all the good rock stars who have died..

[@dorothymarierecoverysuppor5013]

RIP..I grew up watching these stars.

[@ryanwindsor2407]

Is anyone else out of breath listening to this ???

[@lucaswallo8127]

Wdym

[@SUPERSPAZD]

Out of breath?!?

[@lisaKittylove2010]

Yes. That was ridiculously paced.

[@Melina-fi3sc]

I loved Empty nest. It's the show I watched during my recuperation from brain surgery. In the early 2000's

[@delilasloan8914]

I have been rewatching empty nest lately. I can't believe I almost forgot about the neighbor Dan!

[@CaAnPeSe4ever]

Don't forget Katherine Helmond also starred in 'Soap' before 'Who's the Boss?' and her recurring role as Deborah Barone's mother on 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

[@susanfudge1737]

Oh, didn't know she had died.

[@MsAmalia07]

She was also on Coach with Craig T. Nelson. She played the owner of a football team in Miami.

[@janetlieb2507]

She was Lizzie Bordens sister in The Legend Of Lizzie Borden with Elizabeth Montgomery!❤

[@lavanderwilliams794]

And her sister on the show.

[@reneeritchie-gazarkiewicz9644]

She was on the show, SOAP too. That's when I first saw her & became a fan.

[@batsonelectronics]

All my childhood stars, dead , mostly by age 67. Harry from Night Court was my favorite. I loved that show. Alan Thicke was also great on "Growing Pains". RIP my childhood.

[@kalregreen1141]

Well said, so true🙏🏾😔

[@carolmarshall2025]

Oh Boo Hoo, Everybody’s favorite childhood Tv stars are gone, especially if you’re 65.

[@batsonelectronics]

@@carolmarshall2025 50's not 65 but that doesn't matter. I assume you only have a cat for a friend since you seem to be a shitty human. Peace.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

@@batsonelectronics Loved what you texted & you put it perfectly! I couldn’t agree with you more! ♥️

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

@@batsonelectronics Im guessing a stuffed cat. Real cats are picky. She is a fuktard and unfortunately they can learn to type even if it takes them along time cuz they are slow.

[@babsbylow6869]

Alex Kariss uttered the great words, "Mango just a pawn in the game of life." Truer words my man.

[@clairelowry9122]

Harry Anderson is a favorite of mine. I can watch Night Court reruns time and time again and they never grow stale. I would do the same with Dave's world if I ever see reruns on antenna tv.

[@delilasloan8914]

Same here.

[@MichaelGunner123]

Every Night Court is just that, STALE.

[@darrellsadler2848]

Thank Goodness for the Reruns of these shows. The 1980's were a wonderful time for prime time television viewing. "Night Court," 'The Facts of Life," "Silver Spoons," "Growing Pains," "Too Close for Comfort," and "Gimme a Break" were essential Tv shows for me back then as a young teen.

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

AMEN to that!!!....I remember all those plus more...thankfully we can still watch re-runs😊

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

I miss the 70s/80s & even the 90s....ALOT has changed....not the same anymore...memories!

[@MichaelGunner123]

Night Court SUCKED.

[@darrellsadler2848]

@@MichaelGunner123 WHATEVER.

[@lynn2fitxx290]

Missing the 80’s & 90’s sitcom.too bad they don’t make this kind of entertainment anymore

[@christinearianna2424]

I grew up with all these awesome people. Alot of them died young

[@davisholman8149]

You noticed that too? I was surprised at how many died as young as they did - crazy!😞

[@rustyruss2962]

Me too sweetie

[@caddywompuss]

Quickly go back to school as there is no such word as *alot* ………

[@rustyruss2962]

@@caddywompuss I wish there waz skool for know it all’s nowadays and crybabies

[@ElkeBritt]

I loved Garry Shandling! I didn’t know he had died for half a year or so. I had thought I was being lied to. My brother and I used to go to the tapings of his show “The Garry Shandling Show” till the writers’ strike pretty much ended the show. RIP

[@sexypamela6172]

Was bittersweet to remember Robert Guillome (sic) passed at 89 from prostate cancer I still love SOAP & BENSON. R.I.P. ♡

[@mrsx7944]

I remember when Harry Anderson passed 😢 This list made me depressed.

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Definitely feel better 🤷 and thanks 😊 for just caring 👍

[@Good-Enough24]

Very sad watching show’s from the past and knowing they all died. R.I.P. To All.

[@rustyruss2962]

Yes ma’am

[@Jeudaos]

'1980's are several decades gone now' thanks for the reminder. I'm 38 and don't know wtf happened to my 20's.

[@sharksport01]

Wait till you're 60.

[@christines1821]

Television is not the same I grew up watching these shows I loved designing women, night court and mr Belvedere, I loved them all actually I’m going to binge watch now.

[@planb2306]

There was just something about those days where you had real character's ...miss those days.

[@shantellhoward]

I remember Franklyn Seales' character on "Silver Spoons". Never knew he passed from AIDS complications. A few actors/actresses passed from AIDS, however, it was never mentioned publicly that was a factor.

[@matthewchamberlain3883]

I met Neil Carter at the 1982 worlds Fair.

[@22lyric]

I always loved Harry Anderson! I always hoped he would show up on TV again. Hope he had a happy life. It was way too short.

[@lindabergman3127]

For sure😢

[@sueweatherby3729]

Death by age 70 used to feel so far away - seemed that it was about as close as infinity. But seeing my childhood and young adult friends on a "who died" list makes death so much more real. So many memories, given to us by such talented people! Wherever they are, let's hope they're entertaining all those around them, and getting nominated for post-life emmys every week. Until we meet again, I'll see you all in reruns.

[@Cwgrlup]

I hear ya. Burying all my best friends as we speak… we’re next. It happens to everyone.

[@tonyweiss2492]

We enjoyed all of their body of work. They brought joy and laughter to many homes. RIP and know we still love all of you.

[@chefantonioskitchencatering]

I remember them ALL. May they Rest In Peace…and thank you all for making my childhood a little more bearable 👏🏼

[@thedallastexan]

For whatever it is worth the vast majority of these folks are legends in their own right and irreplaceable. I do hope today's generations understand who these quintessential stars were, why they meant something to movies and TV, and why they are irreplaceable.

[@anthonyp3892]

Couldn't help but smile when I saw George Gaines..the best commandant ever..miss you Rest in Paradise to everyone featured

[@carmensandiego3691]

Not only was Alex Karras a football player in real life, he was also Greek in real life just like his character George Papadopoulos

[@charlynegezze8536]

Wasn't he in "Victor, Victoria"?

[@davidstephan5116]

He deserved an Oscar for knocking out that horse in Blazing Saddles

[@julianadamico4702]

Carmen. ------ yes he was greek-american and he played football for the Detroit Lions.

[@MsDreamscaper]

Remembering scenes from some of these shows that I haven't thought about in years. RIP to these talented actors/actresses.

[@bh2155]

Gosh watching this video brings back so many childhood memories of watching TV. I really liked so many of these people.

[@daronray7921]

I’m 14 and love Nell Carter I wish I could’ve seen her at 73

[@reneemcintosh8524]

I had the pleasure of meeting Harry and knowing him because my old boyfriend was a magician and they used to work at a club in San Francisco together

[@JourneyToHealth-bq5uy]

Well, there goes my childhood...so MANY wonderful memories (I tried to avoid this video too until I couldn't). As my beloved brother (sadly also deceased in '89) and I were then both 'latchkey' kids, we found so much joy from watching these stars on TV (back then it seemed that the main movie cable channels were HBO, TMC, Showtime & Cinemax...and that was it for our TV movies besides Blockbusters & afterschool specials, though we were pretty busy with school activities and/or working; Atari was around & Nintendo was starting to make a huge name for itself). I know all generations say this but I really do wonder how the shows have since compared to the wonderful decade that is the '80s. May everyone in this video RIP (my 'big brother too)!

[@ChristopherPausz]

Nothing like the 80s sitcoms! Back when they had theme songs

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Definitely rip 🙏 everyone... Including your big brother ‼️I'm sure you're grateful just for you guys having eachother

[@rustyruss2962]

GodBless

[@julianadamico4702]

Jenna---- did you watch .......Saved by the Bell too ?

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

Loved ALL the 80s shows....gud ol dayz!!!!!🤗

[@residentrump3271]

Nell Carter bore much pain and psychological trauma in her life, yet she never let it stop her from being a stunning performer. RIP, dear queen of divas

[@MsDreamscaper]

Very talented lady ❤️

[@ERASEREPLACEPLACE]

hear hear!

[@thisguyhere6641]

May Judge Harry Stone, Julia Sugarbaker, Anthony Bouvier, Mona Robinson, Benson Dubois, Mrs. Garrett, Mr. Belvedere, Dr. Harry Weston, Vint Harper, and Eddie Lebec rest in peace!

[@marcstevens8576]

Add John Ritter to the list.

[@deborahlejeune6380]

I enjoyed all of them. Such sadness losing these loving and talented people but they still live on in our memories

[@anthonynorton666]

I know what you mean. For me and my brothers, Mary Tyler Moore's death was like that of aunt you liked, but hadn't seen in a long time.

[@shirleyschork1504]

These wonderful humans, such memories and talent deserve so much more of a tribute that this fast talking woman!

[@ericaphillips2601]

IKR I can't tell you how many times I had to rewind this video just to hear the who, what,when and where they died SMH

[@annbsirius1703]

I agree, but to be fair, the fast talking woman is probably employed by people who know most people don't click on videos longer than 15, 16 minutes, so maybe not her fault?

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

She tried 🤷👍

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

@Erica phillips....OMG😱😲😱....me too😉...I played back so many times I lost count😂😂😂

[@josephcottone8776]

The Older Show's That We Grew Up With Can Never Be Forgotten. All Of These Remakes Of Our Old Shows STINK. R.I.P.

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

I agree 👍some think Can't be Made over 🤷

[@johnryan9626]

Such great memories all because of these wonderful people! Thank you all......God Bless

[@kirstencosta8010]

I didn’t know Harry Anderson died I really liked him!!

[@Scratchingforcash]

My family loved Nell Carter. What an actress!!

[@squarebiz9294]

Most of us 80s kids idols are gone.

[@yevettebamber4273]

George Gayne's was also very popular as "Frank Smith" on GH. It should have been mentioned. I mean he did help giving us Luke & Laura, the most popular Soap Couple of all time.

[@jefmat4625]

At 14:13 you said "Harvey Norman" on the Carol Burnett show? His name is Harvey Korman.

[@lauraluffman6177]

Rip to all these great actors/ actresses

[@lisaharrington6488]

Loved Christopher Hewitt, Richard Mulligan, & Robert Guilllaume

[@stevemf62]

Thank you for reminding us about these great stars

[@harperstacey9604]

They're gone but not forgotten.

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

I love ALL of the characters and shows these talented people put out!!! RIP!!!

[@sandraandrews9907]

Don't forget Jay Thomas had won an Emmy for his role on "Murphy Brown".

[@mousetreehouse6833]

Sandra Andrews, I fell head-over-heels in "like" with Jay when he started popping up on "Mork & Mindy"; that was the beginning of a lifelong like-affair for me. RIP my dear video friend.

[@tnaccountability7455]

Yes yes

[@harperstacey9604]

Jay Thomas once said that rhea perlman of cheers was too ugly to kiss.

[@julianadamico4702]

Sandra ------- did he die too? he was in a lot of movies and TV shows

[@spike91919100]

So many passed from cancer , it’s so sad 😞

[@WomanRoaring]

I loved all the shows these stars were on.

[@mousetreehouse6833]

Rene Auberjonoir, as the nasty Governors manager in "Benson", and went on to play many unsympathetic characters on TV. However, in his final role as the unlikeable Odo on "Star Trek: Deep Space 9", Auberjonoir gave a subtle, sensitive and deeply emotional performance as the cantankerous shape-shifter. RIP Rene, we miss you very much.

[@Atheist7]

The Big Bus

[@delilasloan8914]

Yes! He was so good as Odo. I have watched every episode of tng, ds9, and voyager...I almost cried when I saw what they did with Picard...i think I prefer the 90s aesthetic of the future instead of today's look for the future. I find myself watching a lot of Odo episodes..his arch with kira was awesome. I was really sad when I heard he passed away...it made me appreciate the hell out of the movie things we left behind.

[@residentrump3271]

Don't forget his appearance in Police Academy 5

[@yaywhewclips242]

Told by other actors, supposedly a great guy.

[@anarchistatheist1917]

I remember him as the reverend in the 2000 movie the patriot.

[@jayteesgear]

Amazing how many comedies there were in the 80’s as I grew up. Now we have 20 different Morbid Crime Dramas. Must have been prepping everyone for 2020

[@pamelacass9642]

Truth.

[@kellystephens794]

May all these talented souls RIP. You r missed. ❤️❤️🌹🌹💔…

[@MichaelGunner123]

Dixie Carter was a True Gem. Great actress. Was brilliant on Designing Women.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Total Hottie and all class. They don’t make women like that anymore.

[@D-Morei_Pipeher]

When I heard Dixie Carter I thought Total Nonstop Action Wrestling lol

[@Ratt2004]

@@D-Morei_Pipeher same here, I always thought that myself, haha

[@nikicarrie4071]

I didn’t know she died

[@MichaelGunner123]

@@nikicarrie4071 Yea, a few yrs ago. Died too young.

[@meaky9034]

I loved to watch everyone of them growing up. They are surely missed.

[@MsDreamscaper]

Katherine Helmond also played Debra's mother on Everybody Loves Raymond.

[@kathycostello6931]

and Doris Sherman on Coach

[@susanloveshuskies]

Omg mannequin was so funny. Very sad. So many good ones. RIP I'll miss all the real actors

[@phyllisrogers847]

Harry Anderson live here in Asheville North Carolina rest in peace Harry we're going to miss you here

[@karenstrycharz1499]

May they all Rest In Peace!

[@111Phoenix777]

That's so weird. I could have sworn I heard Harry Anderson passed away in the late 90s or early 2000s. Glad to hear he lived to 2018, but sorry he passed away. He was great. I liked him in everything he was in.

[@tigdepp4484]

This is so sad. So many stars from my childhood. 😔

[@Decgyrrl]

Rest in peace, everyone featured here. 🕯🕊💐✝️

[@Neisy77]

I didn’t know that Franklyn Seales had passed away. Rest In Peace to all of these talented actors.

[@hood_TheJoker]

Ted Knight in Caddyshack was my guy.. funny AF

[@squarebiz9294]

I've never seen caddy shack

[@susanhughan2198]

I’m surprised you didn’t give Alan Thicke’s then wife, Gloria Loring, credit for co-writing “The facts of life” song (which she also sang) along with “Different Strokes” song as well .... I’m guessing it’s because Gloria is still alive at 74 🤷🏼‍♀️ still, let’s give credit where credit is due 🙏🏼

[@Imightberiding]

I think maybe you meant to say Alan (sp?) instead of his son Robin.

[@susanhughan2198]

@@Imightberiding Oops .. You’re exactly right, Thank you for letting me know 🤗

[@brownsamurai3070]

Jay Thomas' character was killed off in Cheers after he made a crude remark about Rhea Pearlman during his side gig as a "shock jock". Rhea Pearlman just happened to be listening to the show at that time, and the rest is history. Source: IMDb - Cheers

[@anthonynorton666]

I vaguely remember that as well. It was very cruel and unprofessional.

[@Moose803]

@@anthonynorton666 I'm sure it was well deserved 👏👍

[@pamelacass9642]

Mike: it didn't matter. She was one of the stars of Cheers; he wasn't. He forgot his place.

[@jeffreyb8770]

In my era . . Hoss on Bonanza, Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island, Jim Vernor from the 'Ly-mon' commercial. Hollywood is a meatgrinder.

[@pattibrooks1907]

So sad these stars died but I did not know that some of them died only a few !

[@adventureintowonderland9537]

Wow I grew up watching all these amazing people! So sad and heartbreaking

[@ladybhive1210]

Me too Richard mulligan was so funmy

[@maryriehm4752]

Love reruns of Designing Women. ,Night Court ,

[@MichaelGunner123]

Designing Woman = HILARIOUS! Night Court = BAD TV

[@shirleyschork1504]

You talk too fast! Slow down!

[@Noway673]

I was just a kid in 1980's I watch some of these show growing up.Great memories.I didn't know that they were already old when I was a kid.These people were my dad and mom generation.

[@declansills1614]

Dixie Carter as Julia Sugarbaker was a magnificent character. TV liked to make Southerners out as uneducated rubes. Carter was anything but that. An intelligent successful woman, who didn't have to rely on a man for support. A fine lady as an actress, and as a person.

[@johnny-becker]

I might have just misheard but Harry Anderson's character on Cheers was Harry the Hat, not Terry the Hat.

[@bobwitkowski6410]

I didn't recognize Ted Knight in the roles he did in 12 O'clock High and Combat. He was the exact opposite of Ted Baxter.

[@harperstacey9604]

Ted knight was great on too close for comfort.

[@madbrowniac7871]

"Highway Patrol" where he played the diametric opposite of Ted Baxter as a Journalist and "Wild Wild West" where he played a megalomaniac and then some.🤔😂📺B.W.

[@Williamwestp24]

Max Wright also was a star on the witty 80's comedy sci-fi series Misfits of Science,

[@ashleywills8761]

So where’s Jim Davis that played Jock Ewing from Dallas and of course the Chief from Gimmie a break Dolph Sweet???

[@SolarDNA]

Charlotte Rae was also in the original 80s Worst Witch film with Tim Curry and Fairuza Balk. She played the Head Mistress of the school and was great in it.

[@Sargethe1st]

K Helmund also played in Soap!

[@ronaldtaylor9920]

What a sad loss of all those great people and talent may they all R.i.P.

[@cesardominguez]

I'm surprised of "George Pappadapolis" from "Webster" passing.... He always looked so STRONG and such a Father Figure!

[@davemattia]

You refer to Richard Mulligan and Catherine Helmond as playing "elderly" characters. Mulligan was in his 50s in his show, and Helmond, while not young, could not be described as elderly. The only person who played a prominent role as an elderly cast character was Estelle Getty on The Golden Girls. I don't think you know the meaning of the word "elderly."

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

HUSH 😏 they tried 🤷

[@daydoe40s]

They don't. They must be millennials.

[@madbrowniac7871]

Richard Mulligan was sort of the TV version brother from another mother of Leslie Nielson. Played plenty of heavies and starred in intense dramas. Then someone cast him in an outrageous satire based here upon the art form of The TV Soap Opera and in an incredible cast of characters including the young Billy Crystal well Richard Mulligan truly shines among the other lunatic diamonds!😂🤣📺B.W.

[@sandyshirley5079]

And the really funny thing about that was Estelle Getty was played by a woman who was considerably younger than the other cast members portraying golden girls, despite playing the mother of one! I wish I could remember her name right now. She was an outstanding and convincing performer.

[@madbrowniac7871]

Miss Sandy: Estelle Getty was the actual name of the Actress. The character's name was "Sophia Petrillo." There was a referential emphasis on "Streetcar Named Desire" with one of the ladies being named "Blanche" and an ex husband being named "Stanley."🤔📺B.W.

[@pkihu9910]

Jean Smart's real life husband and co star from "Designing Women" died he died JD MaryJo's boyfriend former baseball player.

[@madbrowniac7871]

The late great Richard Gilliland.😔📺B.W.

[@anthonygipson4519]

Loved Anthony and Julia on designing women ❤️❤️

[@zebjohnson5118]

Loved Harry Anderson night Court was a funny show RIP Harry 🙏♥️

[@joleneplourde9885]

And Markie Post from the show just died last month.

[@zebjohnson5118]

@@joleneplourde9885 sorry to hear that I had a crush on her 😘

[@quiltmomma5157]

Harry Anderson also was in the original “It” with Richard Thomas and Tim Curry as It.

[@danielhainline8882]

Bill Hader was chosen to be Richie Tozier when Harry Anderson died. Harry was Richie in the TV movie.

[@alicekranyk4173]

OP said the original, that was the 1990 version

[@heidivert830]

I miss Harry Anderson

[@mrsx7944]

Me too. He was so wholesomely funny.

[@carolmarshall2025]

What did he die of? Harry Anderson?

[@felixmeow660]

I thought he was cute when he was on night court..I

[@tj921able]

Harvey Korman, not Harvey Norman, BTW. Otherwise, rather interesting.

[@michellepost3098]

I watched Night Court new, and wish it would be on MeTV or Antenna. Also liked Growing Pains, and watched it new. Always loved the show Designing Women, more so the seasons with Charlene. Anthony on it was a hoot.

[@melissaevans651]

My favorite show... Won't see class like this ,,ever again. Love night court.

[@kmdy4447]

Those was the good Ole days.

[@mreid08]

Found out Harry Anderson lived in Asheville after he died. I live 10 minutes from him and didn't know it..

[@sharksport01]

No, he lived there before he died.

[@vassa1972]

Interesting video I remember these actors and actresses rip

[@scottmauro99]

OMG night Court was my favorite......

[@klandersen42]

From the thumbnail and from some of the comments before even looking at the video description or viewing the video I knew that I would probably know about most of the deaths listed. I was right, there are only 3 maybe 4 names I didn't recognize but upon seeing their faces recall hearing about their deaths. Now days you have to be under a rock to not have heard about a celebs death. Or the celeb was popular many years before you were born and you never saw their work or didn't realize you had seen them.