10 Times TV Deaths Happened Because the Actor Died in Real Life

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  • When one of their actors tragically passed, these TV shows addressed it by saying goodbye to their respective characters. For this list, we’ll be looking at unfortunate instances where an actor passing away led to the end of a character. Our list includes Finn Hudson from “Glee” (2009-15), Ernie ‘Coach’ Pantusso from “Cheers” (1982-93), Edna Krabappel from “The Simpsons” (1989-), and more. Which fond memories do you have about these actors? Let us know in the comments below.
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  • @WatchMojo
    @WatchMojo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Which fond memories do you have about these actors? Let us know in the comments below.
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    • @Snowwinterie
      @Snowwinterie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      every time i watch that ep on youtube when big bird hold the pic of mr hooper I get teary eyed and also i was 2 years old when he pass away

    • @Am21Cards84
      @Am21Cards84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Josh Ryan Evans who played the character of Timmy on "Passions."

    • @BW-tm1ts
      @BW-tm1ts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nya from ninjogo

    • @christopherferrarelli2262
      @christopherferrarelli2262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There was two actors that, I feel, were missed.
      First, Jim Davis, who played Jock Ewing on Dallas (1978-1991), died after appearing briefly in the season four finale.
      They kept his character alive by saying he was on an assignment for the US Government in South America. Midway through Season five, he was to be coming home but his helicopter crashed in a swamp.
      The episode called “The Search” had JR, Bobby, and Ray going to South America to aid in the search for their dad; only to find a locket that Davis wore in the earlier seasons.
      Next, Larry Hagman. When Dallas got revived in 2012; during its second year, Hagman passed away from complications of cancer. But he had filmed a few episodes before his death; so they wound up killing JR Ewing. And the whole remainder of season two was avenging JR’s death and revealing why and how he died.
      The episode “JR’s Masterpiece” featured a mournful rendition of the Dallas theme; showing the Southfork Ranch and the varying locations, culminating in one last shot of Hagman as JR against a white background; before fading away.

    • @EthanTheHerobrineFan
      @EthanTheHerobrineFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chef from South Park is another character that was killed off because the actor died.
      Isaac Hayes:

  • @codyhiginbotham6616
    @codyhiginbotham6616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +666

    When the characters/actors are grieving about the character’s death, you can almost be certain that those tears and heartbreak from the actor are real

    • @jaso4455
      @jaso4455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Watching "The Quarterback" guts me everytime, especially the scene with his mom on the show

    • @jonathanc7674
      @jonathanc7674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It's like they have to say goodbye twice because they've already said goodbye to them as a person, it then comes to going through it again with their character in a similar way.

    • @MrGabeanator
      @MrGabeanator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yep

    • @kenrickeason
      @kenrickeason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Insert *"Best Cry Ever"* here..

    • @MrGabeanator
      @MrGabeanator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kenrickeason yep

  • @poisonempress
    @poisonempress 2 ปีที่แล้ว +634

    The way the shows chose to address these people's deaths in a respectful manner instead of just ending the show or ignoring the absence is really touching.

    • @kenrickeason
      @kenrickeason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Made me cry... Insert *"Best Cry Ever"* here..

    • @Wangootango
      @Wangootango 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @kenrock Eason big bird made me cry 😢😭

  • @luisumana1238
    @luisumana1238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +669

    Adam West, John Ritter, Phil Hartman, Carrie Fisher among others are absolute legends and they will all be dearly missed.

    • @charliejoson9145
      @charliejoson9145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      "TV's Adam West?!"
      "Where?"
      [Chuckles] "Cracks me every time"
      - Adam West in The Fairly Odd Parents 😢

    • @luisumana1238
      @luisumana1238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@charliejoson9145 Same!

    • @Twilight17Petkoton
      @Twilight17Petkoton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yeah R.I.P Adam West with favorite line don't mass with Adam WE.

    • @yuichiusagirabbitpawssnow4820
      @yuichiusagirabbitpawssnow4820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      They better places in heaven they be miss a lot Disney Aladdin voice action Robin Williams very funny guys he be miss too

    • @Twilight17Petkoton
      @Twilight17Petkoton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@yuichiusagirabbitpawssnow4820 Don't forget Guilford Godfrey which he does a good voice as Iago from Aladdin Trilogy and TV show.

  • @DanielCostadaSilva
    @DanielCostadaSilva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Here in Brazil we had a case in 2019 of an actor called Domingos Montagner who died in a river incident just days before shooting the last chapter of a soap opera. Instead of writing him off, the scenes were changed to his point of view, so every time he was supposed to be in a scene, the camera would be his point of view.

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      that's quite brilliant actually

    • @seanlamar29
      @seanlamar29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@amandaredd3057 actually brilliant

    • @victorfleury6172
      @victorfleury6172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was brilliant and touching.

    • @seanlamar29
      @seanlamar29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@victorfleury6172 touching and brilliant

    • @ellifsyaa
      @ellifsyaa ปีที่แล้ว +1

      woah seems very heart warming but sad

  • @taotaoliu2229
    @taotaoliu2229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    Mrs Krabappel will always be one of the most iconic of these characters.

    • @HybridKeo
      @HybridKeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      R.I.P. to one of the greatest cartoon teachers there ever was.

    • @brandonscott5544
      @brandonscott5544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Unfortunately passing actor and actress 😕

    • @OH_MY_DOGGG
      @OH_MY_DOGGG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      (Remorseful) That was Edna Krabappel. You only get one chance with Edna Krabappel. I hope you're happy
      -Sideshow Bob

    • @samr2684
      @samr2684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Krabappel? Ive been calling her Kranapple

    • @donovanlocust1106
      @donovanlocust1106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Ha!"

  • @nickihere8753
    @nickihere8753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Hearing any person of ANY age say “my *parent* passed away..” is incredibly heart breaking and tragic. One of the worst parts of life…

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I lost my mom at 28 and my husband at 36 (our son was 6, his girls from his 1st marriage were 20 and 16). It's never easy, you're absolutely right about that

    • @frielplushbro6066
      @frielplushbro6066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm sorry for your loss

    • @TobyNo1Awesomeness
      @TobyNo1Awesomeness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amandaredd3057 I'm deeply sorry for your loss

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TobyNo1Awesomeness thankyou from that

    • @voidexe1
      @voidexe1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amandaredd3057 Aww I'm so sorry. :(

  • @cliffcorson4000
    @cliffcorson4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    a couple notes on Mr Hooper's death
    the writers of Sesame Street approached Fred Rodgers (of Mr Rodgers Neighborhood) about writing the script and he took it as a great honor
    also the drawing done by Big Bird was done by his actor Carrol Spiney

    • @SonofTuscon99
      @SonofTuscon99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow, that is crazy!

    • @cliffcorson4000
      @cliffcorson4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      ​@@SonofTuscon99 even better
      Fred Rodgers asked Carrol Spiney onto his show as Big Bird and remove the head to show kids he was make believe
      Spiney said no that he felt "children needed to believe in dreams"
      Rodgers agreed but said the only way he could be Big Bird on his show was in the Lamd of Make Believe, which Spiney agreed

    • @SonofTuscon99
      @SonofTuscon99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@cliffcorson4000 oh,wow! That is so awesome!

    • @giggles7179
      @giggles7179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Carroll Spinney himself died just within the last couple of years. It's sad that almost all of us that grew up with "Sesame Street" considered Big Bird one of our best childhood friends, and yet most wouldn't have recognized the name of the brilliant man behind it. I did know the name and was absolutely heartbroken upon hearing he'd passed as I'd always wanted to write him a fan letter to let him know how much of an impact he had on me. If you feel that way about someone else, take it from me: it's not a good thing to keep procrastinating on.

    • @giggles7179
      @giggles7179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cliffcorson4000 Can you imagine how traumatizing it would have been to essentially decapitate Big Bird onscreen?! God, I felt betrayed by Mr. Rogers when he visited Lou Ferrigno to show kids the process he went through for "The Incredible Hulk" (The Hulk scared the bejeezus out of me in my preschool years), but this would have gone way too far.

  • @brandsworth2022
    @brandsworth2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    "When people die they don't come back" has me balling uncontrollably right now about my dad 😢

    • @theorderofthebees7308
      @theorderofthebees7308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🙏

    • @Thollis1987
      @Thollis1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm so sorry about your father.

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      losing your parent is hard and after 12 years I still miss my mom every day

    • @joshuahackney9169
      @joshuahackney9169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am so sorry 😞 😔 😟 for your loss

    • @Evan-nd1em
      @Evan-nd1em 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so sorry for you're loss. :(

  • @dee_dee_place
    @dee_dee_place ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The Big Bang Theory episode about Debbie Wolowitz's passing was beautifully done. When Sheldon piped up to speak & everyone told him to be quiet because they thought he would say one of his usual unfeeling comments he delivered a heartfelt sentiment... When my Dad died, I had to face it alone, you aren't alone, you have us.

  • @meganhash7840
    @meganhash7840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I'm nowhere near a family guy fan, but Jesus christ, "heaven has gained a princess" makes me cry every time

  • @RobGavagan
    @RobGavagan ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Since there are no chapters in this video, here you go:
    10. Bill McNeal (0:28)
    9. Ernie ‘Coach’ Pantusso (1:17)
    8. Edna Krabappel (2:22)
    7. Mr. Hooper (3:07)
    6. Owen Granger (4:01)
    5. Leo McGarry (4:57)
    4. Fred Andrews (5:50)
    3. Finn Hudson (7:06)
    2. Adam West (7:57)
    1. Paul Hennesy (10:23)
    Honorable Mentions:
    - Nick Yemana (9:03)
    - Dr. Virgil Swann (9:10)
    - Livia Soprano (9:22)
    - Barry Frost (9:37)
    - Debbie Wolowitz (9:54)

    • @kispie
      @kispie 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2. Adam We (7:57)*

  • @maddestmike5791
    @maddestmike5791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    It was soul crushing when Carol Anne Susi died, and it hurt just as much hearing that Mrs. Wolowitz had died too, even though we saw it coming afterwards.

  • @ThisIsPrinc3ss
    @ThisIsPrinc3ss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I'm so glad John Ritter was on this list. He was fantastic, and I feel 8 Simple Rules was criminally underrated.

    • @karawardlaw4090
      @karawardlaw4090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree!!! I was a big fan of the show and cried like a baby during the episode after his death!!!!

    • @andrewwilkes2807
      @andrewwilkes2807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The 8 simple rules episode regarding his death was so touching!

    • @suzzie2338
      @suzzie2338 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I only watched that episode again a few days ago after a few years and I still cried after all this time!

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@karawardlaw4090 same

  • @AlexPerrine
    @AlexPerrine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    WatchMojo, you missed one minor detail, Sesame Street continues to use the Hoopers store name to this day as a tribute to the character.

  • @DRCEQ
    @DRCEQ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Mrs. Krabappel's final appearance was season 25's "The Man Who Grew Too Much". It was Wallace's last recorded lines. The episode ends with Ned imagining dancing with her, before pulling back to reality and him and Nelson mentioning how much they miss her.

    • @benkenobisgirl
      @benkenobisgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Heartbreaking. Ned wore a black armband to signify his loss. 😢

    • @cnsayin8847
      @cnsayin8847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I especially feel bad for Ned for losing a second wife and his boys for losing another mom

    • @nickihere8753
      @nickihere8753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benkenobisgirl damn Nazis make it look bad nowadays, I wish it was still a common thing to wear a black band in reference to mourning… it helps people stop and think about the impact we have on eachother and how that person wearing it may be feeling.. it helps us humanize each other and be careful…

    • @billy8844
      @billy8844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mrs.

  • @austinrenteria
    @austinrenteria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Rest In Peace to all these actors and their characters.

  • @jaylene.turner6524
    @jaylene.turner6524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    John Ritter,Adam West,and
    Luke Perry’s deaths made me very sad.

    • @OH_MY_DOGGG
      @OH_MY_DOGGG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Adam And Luke both were Simpsonized but not Ritter unless it was in a parody of some sort.

    • @pattierotondo1108
      @pattierotondo1108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always thought it was lovely that they had Shannen Dougherty play the woman Luke Perry's character saved.

  • @joshuamohlman
    @joshuamohlman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I thought the memorial Family Guy had for Carrie Fisher’s character Angela was very sweet
    RIP Ms. Fisher, you will be forever missed

    • @garethtudor836
      @garethtudor836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only Disney Princess who really mattered

  • @random_exe224
    @random_exe224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "I may have lost a boss, but Heaven has gained a princess."
    That hurt so much. Rest in peace to all of these actors, thank you for being amazing.

  • @Sandlot1992
    @Sandlot1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    R.I.P. to all of these actors and actresses and their characters!

  • @JulieDelahooke
    @JulieDelahooke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Being a hardcore Gleek at the time, Cory Monteith’s death struck me so hard that I was inconsolable for days. He was so beloved on the show, and as a person, it was heartbreaking. I even got to see him perform live in Vancouver once with his band Bonnie Dune. And I always watch the tribute episode if I need a good cry. The show really went into a downfall after he passed too. Miss him so much.

    • @sadiesmith1509
      @sadiesmith1509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cory had died on my 14th birthday and ever since his passing, I’ve made it a point to watch the Quarterback every year on my birthday

    • @amylee8969
      @amylee8969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cory died in 2013 when I was 23.

  • @westboy84
    @westboy84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Such sad losses. Phil Hartman's death also resulted in the loss of Troy McLure and Lionel Hutz: two more cherished Simposons characters

    • @richardhart9204
      @richardhart9204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lionel Hutz may be the funniest cartoon character of all time.

    • @davincent98
      @davincent98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They're still around, but they no longer speak

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Phil was really something

    • @ichasepaper954
      @ichasepaper954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank. U . I liked News Radio. But if ur a true Simpsons fan, you'll always remember

    • @jalenfarley9627
      @jalenfarley9627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn’t know these deaths. Very educational but very sad. 😓

  • @HybridKeo
    @HybridKeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Personally, Isaac Hayes passing hit me harder because since I was 5,South Park was always part of my childhood. His voice and singing was Iconic! RIP.

    • @zachtwilightwindwaker596
      @zachtwilightwindwaker596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't think he was killed off in show because of his death. That was for a different reason.

    • @HybridKeo
      @HybridKeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@zachtwilightwindwaker596 that is actually true.. They killed him off cause he left after the Scientology episode and they killed him off there but the fact that they had discussed him coming back and he died suddenly before he could do another episode,Kinda hit.

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HybridKeo he had a stroke

  • @amandaredd3057
    @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    That episode of 8 Simple Rules after Ritter's death still guts me. It's clear to see what a remarkable man he was and how much his costars, friends, and family adored him.

    • @pattierotondo1108
      @pattierotondo1108 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kaley Cuoco was in two of the most touching farewell episodes here. 8 Simple Rules and Big Bang Theory both had wonderful tributes.

  • @cazia9
    @cazia9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I personally loved the way the 8 Simple Rules writers structured s2 after John Ritter died - it was so realistic in the way it showed the first year of a family grieving such a catastrophic loss and I’m sure there are plenty of people (myself included) who’ve lost someone early in life and could relate to the family’s journey forward

  • @AdamEspersona
    @AdamEspersona 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Jerry Orbach as Det. Lennie Briscoe from Law and Order. He also got a tribute during the series.

    • @fromthehaven94
      @fromthehaven94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Trial By Jury spinoff. Which stands out for only lasting one season.

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved him!!

  • @corkycobon1481
    @corkycobon1481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I always tear up on the BBT episode when Mrs Wllowitz passes. You could tell the cast at the end were having a hard time. I also tear up when Peter says that heaven gained a princess when Angela passed.

  • @matthewchelette9088
    @matthewchelette9088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I feel Christopher Reeve should be in the list. He may have guest starred in Smallville, but he was a true Superman in real life. His accident may have caused him to be paralyzed, but thanks to the support of his family he fought on until the last day of his life.

    • @jons.6216
      @jons.6216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He was mentioned in the honorable mention segment before the tenth.

    • @matthewchelette9088
      @matthewchelette9088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jons.6216 I am meant to be on the top ten and not honorable mentions.

    • @Maplelust
      @Maplelust 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      they need to make like 10 more of these videos. there's lot of shows that have done this.

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he was truly amazing

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Stefano Pavone He was such a fascinating person. One of my favorite movies of all time is Somewhere in Time with him and Jane Seymour 🥰

  • @Frozenfan1965
    @Frozenfan1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    RIP Phil Hartman.

    • @sharpey92
      @sharpey92 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      2nd list today i've seen he's been on

    • @EJHayes-qo4qi
      @EJHayes-qo4qi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sharpey92 What was the other one?

  • @hduniverse1631
    @hduniverse1631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I didn't even know Edna died until now.

    • @JefflezZz
      @JefflezZz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same, I was so surprised, and saddened

    • @caesarplays3897
      @caesarplays3897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same as me just learnt this now also what a shame. I always think they would bring others to do the voices so refreshing to see that they done this to be honest RIP

    • @akalashnik0v47
      @akalashnik0v47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JefflezZz same, sobbing and aad

    • @kali3665
      @kali3665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They always retire Simpsons characters without saying what happened to them. But Marcia Wallace and Edna were such a part of the show, they knew they had to do something more. I think they had Ned Flanders wear a black band in a few episodes without saying anything more. And, of course, that chalkboard remembrance.
      We really do miss you, Mrs. K.

  • @giggles7179
    @giggles7179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    THANK YOU!!! When I saw the video title, the first thing I thought was "They'd damn well better have Mr. Hooper on this list!"
    So many people my age vividly remember Mr. Hooper's death because it was likely the first time we'd even heard the word. Sesame Street will always deserve every accolade given to it for how it educated children, but death wasn't a topic they were prepared for. Regardless, they found a way that handled Mr. Hooper's death with such a brilliant sensitivity that to this day the clip still brings tears to our eyes.

  • @HybridKeo
    @HybridKeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Noting in my eyes an honorable mention: Mako Iwamatsu= Aku (Samurai Jack),Uncle Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
    A man who in his last role on Avatar,you could hear the true pain in his voice as he sang "Leaves From the Vine." RIP to another amazing man.

    • @akatsukigajou1639
      @akatsukigajou1639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HybridKeo when he died his character general iroh was mourning the death of his son lu ten.

  • @tlcp53b49
    @tlcp53b49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    If John Ritter had lived 8 Simple Rules could have been one of the best comedy’s of all time

    • @harperstacey9604
      @harperstacey9604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      His first tv show, three's company was the best comedy of all time. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast ปีที่แล้ว

      Comedies

  • @ecwdude17
    @ecwdude17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I do miss Luke Perry. I wasn't a fan of Beverly Hills 90210, but Dylan McKay was always the hero I always looked up too.

  • @sirmojo4537
    @sirmojo4537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm surprised you didn't mention "Chief" on "Gimme a break", played by Dolph Sweet. When he died of a heart attack in 1985, the chief died on the show.

    • @kevinhaynes2699
      @kevinhaynes2699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was going to mention him and the two actresses that played on Night Court, Selma Diamond and Florence Halop as the court bailiffs.

  • @bbsdollsandtvarchive
    @bbsdollsandtvarchive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The dad from 8 Simple Rules really hurt me so badly 😭 R.I.P. John Ritter 💔 the show really went downhill after he died.

    • @angelaholmes8888
      @angelaholmes8888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes it unfortunately did the show wasn't the same after John died

    • @marlonclark1896
      @marlonclark1896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@angelaholmes8888 yeah David spade was not a good replacement

    • @vickib1433
      @vickib1433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It was a great series 🙂

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vickib1433 yup

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marlonclark1896 yeah

  • @CapnRiggs2k5
    @CapnRiggs2k5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Phil Hartman got me the most. I was just a kid but I loved SNL, The Simpsons, and Newsradio. He had such an iconic and recognizable voice.

  • @gerardgarcia8501
    @gerardgarcia8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I feel sorry for Cory, on the outside, he’s enjoying his wonderful career, but inside him, his early life issues made me feel sorry for him
    Also, the resurgence of Santana’s “If I die young” cover when Naya Died got me in the feels, She was a good mother, sacrificing her life to save her son, she’s gone too soon
    I miss Finn and Santana, The Quarterback and The Shooting Star Cheerleader are in the skies, but Cory and Naya are in our hearts
    RIP Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera

    • @GrizzlyPurpleBearKatie
      @GrizzlyPurpleBearKatie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, Cory life wasn’t always happy one. He try to turn his life around, but unfortunately he demon got the best of him.
      He life was cut short, Cory will be miss. But not forgotten. RIP to him, Mark and Naya. All three will missed😢

    • @celestinoclemente1954
      @celestinoclemente1954 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GrizzlyPurpleBearKatie mark was a pedophile he won't be missed. certainly the children he made suffer with his child p0rnography won't miss him and their families are at peace knowing he can't hurt them anymore.

  • @coryakabueze4541
    @coryakabueze4541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Mrs krabappel will always be one of the most iconic Simpsons characters ever

  • @jaredmiller2689
    @jaredmiller2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Not to sound cheesy or expect sympathy but ever since my mother died like 7 years ago every actor or actress that dies seems to hit harder and harder like my clock ticking down. Oddly Chadwick Bosman hit the hardest not sure why , and Robin Williams

    • @clintgrimsley
      @clintgrimsley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel it too

    • @theupliftchannel
      @theupliftchannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      When you lose someone close to you death always hits harder after that. It’s not cheesy at all. We’ve all been there. Especially when it comes to certain celebrities because we see them so often. We bring them into our homes and it’s almost like we know them. When they die we lose a part of our memories. Definitely not cheesy

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get that and I don't think it's cheesy at all

  • @codyhiginbotham6616
    @codyhiginbotham6616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Honestly, when an actor dies, the best solution is to kill off their character too

    • @AlexPerrine
      @AlexPerrine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not all the time. For Cars, they did get rid of Doc Hudson who was voiced by an actor who passed away, while Fillmore (sorry for screwing up his/her name) just had a new voice as a replacement.

    • @codyhiginbotham6616
      @codyhiginbotham6616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlexPerrine Edit: live action characters/actors

    • @RajaReign78
      @RajaReign78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not necessarily on daytime soaps sometimes they can recast the role and many viewers will accept the new actor/actress. 😉

    • @AlexPerrine
      @AlexPerrine 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RajaReign78 that’s true

  • @Frozenfan1965
    @Frozenfan1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Rip Phil Hartman

  • @kali3665
    @kali3665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    When Nicholas Courtney, Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart on Doctor Who, died, they paid a quiet tribute. The Doctor called the nursing home where the Brig was living, and the nurse sadly said that he had died peacefully "a few months ago." The Brig always insisted that a glass be kept ready for the Doctor in case he turned up.
    And then the writers allowed him to save the day one last time when his spirit later embodied a Cyberman, and he helped the Doctor defeat the enemy.
    The Destroyer: Ah... little man. What do you want of me?
    Brigadier: Get off my world!
    The Destroyer: Pitiful. Can this world do no better than you as their champion?
    Brigadier: Probably. I just do the best I can.
    -- Doctor Who: Battlefield (1989)
    Five rounds rapid, Brigadier. We miss you forever.

    • @tonythehappynerd7241
      @tonythehappynerd7241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't forget about Sarah Jane

    • @kali3665
      @kali3665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonythehappynerd7241 Yes. but not quite. I don't think they ever did a tribute in continuity to Sarah Jane on Doctor Who - although I may be wrong here. I do recall that the Sarah Jane Adventures did a retrospective for Elisabeth Sladen, but no one played in character. The tributes to the Brig were in continuity.

  • @simplyjuannie5128
    @simplyjuannie5128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Corey Monteith's death hit me so hard. It came right out of nowhere. Same thing with Lee Thompson Young.

  • @PerfectlyImperfect93
    @PerfectlyImperfect93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I heard about Phil Hartman. He voiced Jiji in Kiki’s Delivery Service. RIP 🕊

  • @paulroberts8479
    @paulroberts8479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The episode after Phil Hartman was murdered, was so hard to watch.

  • @frederickseltzerjr2170
    @frederickseltzerjr2170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Want to thank you guys for tackling what was some of the most beloved characters in TV history and honoring each actor/actress in a way that the few on the list that I had never watched any episodes of that show, still made me feel their loss onscreen. Bravo #watchmojo, BRAVO!

    • @charliejoson9145
      @charliejoson9145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tbh, Watchmojo had done several videos like these in the past (5 yrs ago) that is why I recognized some people [not the characters' names] on this list. But I finally know how Nancy Marchand died [she was an honorable mention without mentioning how the actress died]
      Sorry Watchmojo, I go back to your old videos 💜

  • @logankerr8090
    @logankerr8090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Awesome to see Luke Perry's son carry on the family legacy as being one of the most popular stars in the pro-wrestling world!

  • @LilySayyy
    @LilySayyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I still cannot watch that episode of 8 Simple Rules without crying. Hell, just thinking about the red dress scene makes me tear up

  • @tombstonerforever9374
    @tombstonerforever9374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Finn Hudson came to mind immediately

    • @Merc_ig
      @Merc_ig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same

    • @gerardgarcia8501
      @gerardgarcia8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really miss Finn and Cory, I think at the ending of The Quarterback, I feel for Will, he really had a lot of things to apologize to Finn before he died

    • @GrizzlyPurpleBearKatie
      @GrizzlyPurpleBearKatie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It sad that Cory struggle with substance abuse and goes through problems in life, it show that not everyone lives a perfect life as life can goes down the wrong road.
      He will never be forgotten. RIP to him, Mark and Naya. All three will be miss😞

  • @FelineFineArt
    @FelineFineArt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    William "Compo" Simmonite from Last of the Summer Wine, played by Bill Owen.
    The character was famous for always being broke, with a childlike sense of humour and an unshakable crush on his neighbour Nora Batty.
    Bill Owen died in 1999 of pancreatic cancer and kept acting up until his death, when his character was said by one of their companions to have had a heart attack in the following episode. In this same episode, various other characters openly express their sadness at compo's passing, as well as introducing the audience to a new character in the form of Compo's estranged son who then joins the main troupe.
    His coworker Peter Sallis (best known as Wallace of 'Wallace and Gromit') is now buried alongside Bill near the sitcom's setting as of his death in June 2017.

  • @camecex
    @camecex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    RIP Marcia Wallace and Phil Hartman

  • @RCon25
    @RCon25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    John Ritter showed up in one episode of Scrubs as J.D.'s dad. Later in the series after Ritter's death, J.D.'s brother showed at his apartment to break the sad news about their father.

  • @alaly1027
    @alaly1027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Night Court did this twice. The two bailiffs before Marsha Warfield played Roz died back to back and were acknowledged on the show both times. Selma diamond and Florence Halop

  • @DoubleM-hf6ih
    @DoubleM-hf6ih 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I always thought Marcia Wallis passed away from cancer. That’s what I heard. Her death as well as Adam West’s are the ones that struck me.

  • @Johnny-Cage
    @Johnny-Cage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Before i watched the video i already knew John Ritter would be #1. It shook all of Hollywood when he passed and I felt it

  • @alwayschilling6834
    @alwayschilling6834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Rest in peace to all fallen soldiers! 🫡 🙏🏾

  • @pinkdaisycelebrityent20
    @pinkdaisycelebrityent20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The john Ritter one is what hits me cause I lost my dad when I was 30 and he was 65.. it was very sudden like John’s.

  • @gregoryhalpin3440
    @gregoryhalpin3440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm sadly disappointed that this list didn't include Sgt. Phil Esterhaus from "Hill Street Blues" ... probably the best way a character was written out of a series after the actor's death.
    And HEY! .... Let's be careful out there.

  • @theupliftchannel
    @theupliftchannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A somewhat forgotten one was Dolph Sweet who played the chief on Gimme A Break.

  • @polarisnorth
    @polarisnorth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember when John Spencer died. I was plenty sad about that in and of itself because I loved the West Wing, and I knew the actors were genuinely friends in real life after so much time spent together. You could really see the characters reacting in the show was actually the genuine, heartfelt emotions of the actors. Josh and Bartlett in particular just wrecked me. I think it says a lot that they changed the outcome of the Santos election because it would have been too great a loss after Spencer's death.

  • @beondhuman
    @beondhuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No one is mentioning Monk, when Stanley Kamel died, they killed off Dr. Kroger. Then Monk had to find a new psychiatrist, and they brought in Hector Elizando as Dr. Bell.

  • @jackskellington1995
    @jackskellington1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Also another Character would be Selma Hacker from Night Court as her Actress, Selma Diamond, died from Lung Cancer exactly 4 Days after Night Court's Season 2 Finale.

  • @johnkennethwiseman5460
    @johnkennethwiseman5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mac Harper in Cover Up. Jock Ewing and JR Ewing in Dallas and reboot respectively. So many tragic passings. RIP to all

    • @destinyjoyxoxo
      @destinyjoyxoxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going through the comments to see if anyone mentioned Jock or J.R., I was surprised neither of them were mentioned but understand they can only choose so many.. RIP Jim, Larry, and all of these wonderful actors and actresses

  • @tazmaneeuh
    @tazmaneeuh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mayor Adam West 😭

  • @DancingOnGlass89
    @DancingOnGlass89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I knew I was going to cry, I didn't know I was going to be a blubbering fool. I didn't watch some of the shows, but knew the stars that had passed. I applaud the writers and cast of some doing them so beautifully.

  • @dychrisshandonsmith1242
    @dychrisshandonsmith1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks you for your video and channel

  • @slinkbradshaw8674
    @slinkbradshaw8674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a very sad yet touching video.
    Crazy how some of these fictional characters and real actors leave a mark on our lives.

  • @Jokaman
    @Jokaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    John Ritter died from the same thing that my Dad had, my Dad did survive after a month long coma & 4 major surgeries in 9 days with a 3% chance of life.. I feel that 1 as it hit home. R.I.P to all the wonderful people on this list. ❤️

  • @ferxsniper
    @ferxsniper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @WatchMojo
      @WatchMojo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for visiting

  • @dychrisshandonsmith1242
    @dychrisshandonsmith1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep it up on your work and this video and channel

  • @themilkguzzler2467
    @themilkguzzler2467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The aftermath of John Ritter's death on 8 Simple Rules always gets me; it was a really touching tribute and the show itself did such a great job of adapting given the circumstances (even if it dipped in quality). Ritter absolutely nailed that role and it's such a shame that he never got to see the job through.

  • @Bigwig6666
    @Bigwig6666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "We'll miss you Mrs. K" hits hard

  • @davidpumpkinsjr.5108
    @davidpumpkinsjr.5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Big Bird: Why does it have to be this way? Give me one good reason!
    Gordon: Big Bird, it has to be this way... because.
    Big Bird: Just because?
    That's deep, not just for Sesame Street, but for any show.

  • @seanhorace925
    @seanhorace925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Can the following count as well: Meshach Taylor- Criminal Minds, played Rossi's US Marine Sargent Harrison Scott

    • @Hinatarocks525
      @Hinatarocks525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes yes we can…. That episode makes me cry every time

  • @twist58
    @twist58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    John Ritter was a TV great I can never forget. I honestly think Eight Simple Rules would’ve exceeded three seasons had he lived. There was so much in that sitcom that could be done with him still around.
    Of course, it would mean something different for his TV daughter Kaley Cuoco for her other role Penny in Big Bang Theory.

  • @lorettaaa_reacts
    @lorettaaa_reacts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made me cry, I miss these actors so much!

  • @lacountess
    @lacountess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How hard it must be for the rest of these casts to act in those scenes when they know they are paying tribute to a real fallen colleague. It’s so admirable they could still stay in character and deliver their lines.

  • @robertdonnan2893
    @robertdonnan2893 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video. I also remember Mary Bergman memorial in South Park.

  • @Highretrogamelord
    @Highretrogamelord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember when Paul Hennesy died (as stated because John Ritter unfortunately passed away). It felt like a massive void.

  • @theflash402
    @theflash402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John Ritter also played JD's dad on Scrubs and they had a nice tribute to him.

  • @mrsentimental1995
    @mrsentimental1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They did address Krabappel's death canonically though! Before Bart's chalkboard tribute, an end of an episode had Ned Flanders address that she died off-screen and Nelson sharing his sadness also.

  • @AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise
    @AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    OMG 😩 It brought back memories 😭when Phil passed away I remember that day it was so sad, small soldiers just came out

  • @ClayMationNation
    @ClayMationNation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not even a mention of Hill street Blues actor Michael Conrad who played St. Esterhaus for the first 3 seasons?

  • @hopelessjoe9519
    @hopelessjoe9519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I may be a bit late, but Dolph Sweet's death is a saddening and unforgettable moment that happened to Gimme a Break. Chief Kanisky was such a favorite and his passing greatly affected the show.

  • @jackatkinson3682
    @jackatkinson3682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When Kristoff St. John suddenly passed away on February 3, 2019, his Young & The Restless character Neil Winters succumbed to a stroke in his sleep in an episode that aired that April. Similarly, six years earlier, after Jeanne Cooper's death on May 8, 2013, the death of Katherine Chancellor, the character she portrayed almost from the show's very beginning, was written into the show later that August.

  • @yi_hou3092
    @yi_hou3092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Adam West's still feels Sad 60s Batman, Himself on Family Guy, and Himself and Catman on Fairly Odd Parents

  • @derrygowley
    @derrygowley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The 90210 reboot deserves a mention too with Luke Perry, it was very touching in the episode it featured in

  • @adamwhite648
    @adamwhite648 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one great video, and the TV shows here did great jobs of honoring all the characters on this list. I clearly remember Mrs. Wolowitz from "The Big Bang Theory" and how touching Ms. Susi's passing was handled. Very impressive.
    I would have included Jim Davis and Larry Hagman from "Dallas", as both played their characters (Jock and J.R.) right up until both actors lost their battles with cancer.

  • @opal-blue8939
    @opal-blue8939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video hit me right in the feels.

  • @jacobdrolet4262
    @jacobdrolet4262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video watch mojo of actors that pass way while filming there roles in there shows, fantastic job. Those actors will be remembered never forgotten in there ironic roles too.

  • @clintaionasmith
    @clintaionasmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would have included George Coe who voiced Woodhouse on Archer. The entire 8th season basically revolves around Woodhouse's death and was dedicated to the memory of George.

  • @courtneypuzzo2502
    @courtneypuzzo2502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maud Flanders actually left the Simpsons twice once when her voice actress left over contract dispute with the producers and when she was killed in season 25 by the T-shirt cannon at the car race

  • @shanestone9770
    @shanestone9770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about how Albert “Pops” Solomon died in The Goldbergs when George Segal died?

  • @voidexe1
    @voidexe1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've barely watched any of these, but this video still made me cry :(

  • @multiyapples
    @multiyapples 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest In Peace to those that passed away.

  • @janellekent7081
    @janellekent7081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP: The late, great Marcia Wallace! She was a brilliant actress & superb playing Mrs. Krabappel on THE SIMPSONS.

    • @harperstacey9604
      @harperstacey9604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marcia Wallace was also marvelous on the Bob newhart show. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

  • @elysiabarr425
    @elysiabarr425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The one celebrity death that hurt for me was Anthony Bourdain (I know not an actor). I found out by my phone chiming early in the morning. I was hoping it was a nightmare, but it was real.

  • @reversedizzythebackwardsth7800
    @reversedizzythebackwardsth7800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg the big bird thing made me cry 😢