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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.
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.
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.
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)
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 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
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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…
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
R.I.P. John Ritter. Many adults may know you as Paul Hennessy from 8 Simple Rules, to me and many kids who grew up in the 2000s, we’ll always know and remember you as the voice of Clifford, the Big Red Dog.
Oh I know him as jack from three’s company as a child. I’m old didn’t know he was Clifford. No way me and my kids would watch this everyday on pbs before preschool.
For me he will always be Jack Tripper as I have spent so much of my life enjoying reruns of Three's Company and all the laughs John Ritter and the entire cast have brought me.
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.
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
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😢
@@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.
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
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
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
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.
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!
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 💜
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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😞
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.
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.
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
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.
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. ❤️
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I literally watched that first show with my dad before, knowing now the guy was shot and my dad sweetly tried to cover it up for me by telling me that he really did have a heart attack. I think that’s sweet. RIP man you played a awesome dude
Another great honorable mention should be Clark Middleton who played Glen Carter on The Blacklist. He was a beloved character on the show and the episode that paid tribute to him was really well done.
You forgot Will Greer, the lovable Grampa Walton on the 70s TV show, Walton's Mountain. The series handled his passing gracefully, writing it in to the series, & giving the actress who played his wife a more poignant role. Later, as she developed difficulties (I think she'd had a stroke), that was written in as well, until the character passed when the actress could no longer handle the part. One of the best things about Walton's Mountain is that it let the cast grow up. Young actresses who'd played teenagers while the show was set during the Great Depression got older, got married; & then storylines followed the agony of waiting to hear from their enlisted husbands during World War Two. Children were added to the cast as the adult daughters got pregnant. One of the final 2-hr TV specials (continuing the story after the series' cancelation) paid tribute to Grampa Walton in a unique way. In the story, one of the children got lost on the mountain in winter; & in between scenes where his worried mother & aunts were tearing the house & immediate grounds apart looking for him, we saw the boy unafraid, talking to someone off camera. When he's reunited with his family, he tried to tell them about his "friend," who'd kept him company; but they thought he'd imagined it. Until the epilog, where the boy is sitting on someone's lap looking at a photo album. A picture of Grampa Walton comes up, & the boy, excited, points at the photo & exclaims: "That's him! That's my friend!" Implying that he'd been watched over & protected by the ghost of Grampa Walton. I watched this special while living in the dorm, in college, during the early 1980s. Can't say I remember much about the dorm, or my neighbors...but this movie had engraved itself in my brain!
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.
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
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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
Josh Ryan Evans who played the character of Timmy on "Passions."
Nya from ninjogo
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.
Chef from South Park is another character that was killed off because the actor died.
Isaac Hayes:
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
Watching "The Quarterback" guts me everytime, especially the scene with his mom on the show
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.
yep
Insert *"Best Cry Ever"* here..
@@kenrickkahn yep
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.
Made me cry... Insert *"Best Cry Ever"* here..
@kenrock Eason big bird made me cry 😢😭
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)
2. Adam We (7:57)*
Adam West, John Ritter, Phil Hartman, Carrie Fisher among others are absolute legends and they will all be dearly missed.
"TV's Adam West?!"
"Where?"
[Chuckles] "Cracks me every time"
- Adam West in The Fairly Odd Parents 😢
@@charliejoson9145 Same!
Yeah R.I.P Adam West with favorite line don't mass with Adam WE.
They better places in heaven they be miss a lot Disney Aladdin voice action Robin Williams very funny guys he be miss too
@@yuichiusagirabbitpawssnow4820 Don't forget Guilford Godfrey which he does a good voice as Iago from Aladdin Trilogy and TV show.
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
Wow, that is crazy!
@@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
@@cliffcorson4000 oh,wow! That is so awesome!
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.
@@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.
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.
that's quite brilliant actually
@@amandaredd3057 actually brilliant
It was brilliant and touching.
@@victorfleury6172 touching and brilliant
woah seems very heart warming but sad
Mrs Krabappel will always be one of the most iconic of these characters.
R.I.P. to one of the greatest cartoon teachers there ever was.
Unfortunately passing actor and actress 😕
(Remorseful) That was Edna Krabappel. You only get one chance with Edna Krabappel. I hope you're happy
-Sideshow Bob
Krabappel? Ive been calling her Kranapple
"Ha!"
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.
Hearing any person of ANY age say “my *parent* passed away..” is incredibly heart breaking and tragic. One of the worst parts of life…
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
I'm sorry for your loss
@@amandaredd3057 I'm deeply sorry for your loss
@@TobyNo1Awesomeness thankyou from that
@@amandaredd3057 Aww I'm so sorry. :(
"When people die they don't come back" has me balling uncontrollably right now about my dad 😢
🙏
I'm so sorry about your father.
losing your parent is hard and after 12 years I still miss my mom every day
I am so sorry 😞 😔 😟 for your loss
I'm so sorry for you're loss. :(
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.
How come we saw it coming?
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.
Heartbreaking. Ned wore a black armband to signify his loss. 😢
I especially feel bad for Ned for losing a second wife and his boys for losing another mom
@@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…
Mrs.
I'm so glad John Ritter was on this list. He was fantastic, and I feel 8 Simple Rules was criminally underrated.
I agree!!! I was a big fan of the show and cried like a baby during the episode after his death!!!!
The 8 simple rules episode regarding his death was so touching!
I only watched that episode again a few days ago after a few years and I still cried after all this time!
@@karawardlaw4090 same
I'm nowhere near a family guy fan, but Jesus christ, "heaven has gained a princess" makes me cry every time
same
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.
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
Cory died in 2013 when I was 23.
Rest In Peace to all these actors and their characters.
WatchMojo, you missed one minor detail, Sesame Street continues to use the Hoopers store name to this day as a tribute to the character.
Yep!!
Aw❤️🥰
Such sad losses. Phil Hartman's death also resulted in the loss of Troy McLure and Lionel Hutz: two more cherished Simposons characters
Lionel Hutz may be the funniest cartoon character of all time.
They're still around, but they no longer speak
Phil was really something
Thank. U . I liked News Radio. But if ur a true Simpsons fan, you'll always remember
Didn’t know these deaths. Very educational but very sad. 😓
"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.
John Ritter,Adam West,and
Luke Perry’s deaths made me very sad.
Adam And Luke both were Simpsonized but not Ritter unless it was in a parody of some sort.
I always thought it was lovely that they had Shannen Dougherty play the woman Luke Perry's character saved.
I thought the memorial Family Guy had for Carrie Fisher’s character Angela was very sweet
RIP Ms. Fisher, you will be forever missed
The only Disney Princess who really mattered
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.
I don't think he was killed off in show because of his death. That was for a different reason.
@@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.
@@HybridKeo he had a stroke
R.I.P. to all of these actors and actresses and their characters!
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
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.
Kaley Cuoco was in two of the most touching farewell episodes here. 8 Simple Rules and Big Bang Theory both had wonderful tributes.
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.
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.
Jerry Orbach as Det. Lennie Briscoe from Law and Order. He also got a tribute during the series.
The Trial By Jury spinoff. Which stands out for only lasting one season.
I loved him!!
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.
He was mentioned in the honorable mention segment before the tenth.
@@jons.6216 I am meant to be on the top ten and not honorable mentions.
they need to make like 10 more of these videos. there's lot of shows that have done this.
he was truly amazing
@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 🥰
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.
HybridKeo when he died his character general iroh was mourning the death of his son lu ten.
RIP Phil Hartman.
2nd list today i've seen he's been on
@@sharpey92 What was the other one?
R.I.P. John Ritter. Many adults may know you as Paul Hennessy from 8 Simple Rules, to me and many kids who grew up in the 2000s, we’ll always know and remember you as the voice of Clifford, the Big Red Dog.
Oh I know him as jack from three’s company as a child. I’m old didn’t know he was Clifford. No way me and my kids would watch this everyday on pbs before preschool.
@@teeramirez464 Am Old too... There is only one Jack Tripper!!!
TIL John Ritter was the voice of Clifford
For me he will always be Jack Tripper as I have spent so much of my life enjoying reruns of Three's Company and all the laughs John Ritter and the entire cast have brought me.
Jack tripper..rip
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.
The dad from 8 Simple Rules really hurt me so badly 😭 R.I.P. John Ritter 💔 the show really went downhill after he died.
Yes it unfortunately did the show wasn't the same after John died
@@angelaholmes8888 yeah David spade was not a good replacement
It was a great series 🙂
@@vickib1433 yup
@@marlonclark1896 yeah
If John Ritter had lived 8 Simple Rules could have been one of the best comedy’s of all time
His first tv show, three's company was the best comedy of all time. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Comedies
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.
I was going to mention him and the two actresses that played on Night Court, Selma Diamond and Florence Halop as the court bailiffs.
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
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😢
@@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.
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.
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
I feel it too
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
I get that and I don't think it's cheesy at all
I didn't even know Edna died until now.
Same, I was so surprised, and saddened
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
@@JefflezZz same, sobbing and aad
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.
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!
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 💜
Mrs krabappel will always be one of the most iconic Simpsons characters ever
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.
Don't forget about Sarah Jane
@@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.
I heard about Phil Hartman. He voiced Jiji in Kiki’s Delivery Service. RIP 🕊
Wait, he was Jiji?! I didn’t know that!
@@lizbizwiz1238 Yup 😢
Corey Monteith's death hit me so hard. It came right out of nowhere. Same thing with Lee Thompson Young.
Honestly, when an actor dies, the best solution is to kill off their character too
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.
@@AlexPerrine Edit: live action characters/actors
Not necessarily on daytime soaps sometimes they can recast the role and many viewers will accept the new actor/actress. 😉
@@RajaReign78 that’s true
I still cannot watch that episode of 8 Simple Rules without crying. Hell, just thinking about the red dress scene makes me tear up
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!
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.
The episode after Phil Hartman was murdered, was so hard to watch.
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.
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
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.
Rip Phil Hartman
This was a very sad yet touching video.
Crazy how some of these fictional characters and real actors leave a mark on our lives.
Amazing video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for visiting
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.
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.
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.
Finn Hudson came to mind immediately
Same
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
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😞
RIP Marcia Wallace and Phil Hartman
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.
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.
Mac Harper in Cover Up. Jock Ewing and JR Ewing in Dallas and reboot respectively. So many tragic passings. RIP to all
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
A somewhat forgotten one was Dolph Sweet who played the chief on Gimme A Break.
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.
Rest in peace to all fallen soldiers! 🫡 🙏🏾
Can the following count as well: Meshach Taylor- Criminal Minds, played Rossi's US Marine Sargent Harrison Scott
Yes yes we can…. That episode makes me cry every time
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. ❤️
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.
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.
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
Keep it up on your work and this video and channel
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.
You made me cry, I miss these actors so much!
Thanks you for your video and channel
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.
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.
This is why everyone should take this show seriously because it’s predicts everything in the future man no joke
"We'll miss you Mrs. K" hits hard
I remember when Paul Hennesy died (as stated because John Ritter unfortunately passed away). It felt like a massive void.
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.
George Segal as Albert 'Pops' Solomon in The Goldbergs, God Rest His Soul
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.
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.
I literally watched that first show with my dad before, knowing now the guy was shot and my dad sweetly tried to cover it up for me by telling me that he really did have a heart attack. I think that’s sweet. RIP man you played a awesome dude
Really nice video. I also remember Mary Bergman memorial in South Park.
I've barely watched any of these, but this video still made me cry :(
I love it when death is interrupted by "SUBSCRIBE"
John Ritter also played JD's dad on Scrubs and they had a nice tribute to him.
The 90210 reboot deserves a mention too with Luke Perry, it was very touching in the episode it featured in
Not even a mention of Hill street Blues actor Michael Conrad who played St. Esterhaus for the first 3 seasons?
Another great honorable mention should be Clark Middleton who played Glen Carter on The Blacklist. He was a beloved character on the show and the episode that paid tribute to him was really well done.
RIP: The late, great Marcia Wallace! She was a brilliant actress & superb playing Mrs. Krabappel on THE SIMPSONS.
Marcia Wallace was also marvelous on the Bob newhart show. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
You forgot Will Greer, the lovable Grampa Walton on the 70s TV show, Walton's Mountain. The series handled his passing gracefully, writing it in to the series, & giving the actress who played his wife a more poignant role. Later, as she developed difficulties (I think she'd had a stroke), that was written in as well, until the character passed when the actress could no longer handle the part.
One of the best things about Walton's Mountain is that it let the cast grow up. Young actresses who'd played teenagers while the show was set during the Great Depression got older, got married; & then storylines followed the agony of waiting to hear from their enlisted husbands during World War Two. Children were added to the cast as the adult daughters got pregnant.
One of the final 2-hr TV specials (continuing the story after the series' cancelation) paid tribute to Grampa Walton in a unique way. In the story, one of the children got lost on the mountain in winter; & in between scenes where his worried mother & aunts were tearing the house & immediate grounds apart looking for him, we saw the boy unafraid, talking to someone off camera. When he's reunited with his family, he tried to tell them about his "friend," who'd kept him company; but they thought he'd imagined it.
Until the epilog, where the boy is sitting on someone's lap looking at a photo album. A picture of Grampa Walton comes up, & the boy, excited, points at the photo & exclaims: "That's him! That's my friend!"
Implying that he'd been watched over & protected by the ghost of Grampa Walton.
I watched this special while living in the dorm, in college, during the early 1980s. Can't say I remember much about the dorm, or my neighbors...but this movie had engraved itself in my brain!
Omg the big bird thing made me cry 😢
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.
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
This video hit me right in the feels.