Actors who died during a show's run - Page 2 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Crimson and Clover · 04-28-2003, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by *Chris*
Josh Ryan Evans from Passions died the same day his character did, August 5th, 2002. It is really sad and Juliet Mills was so heart broken on the Today Show a few days after he died. It is sad, I believe he was only 21 years old. He had a heart condition.

i was gonna say that. that was wierd that he died the same day as his character.

Christopher · 04-28-2003, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101
I say the show died the same day he did.

So do I. I couldn't believe they replaced his character with Cracked Connie and Cecil. I also couldn't believe they let Cracked Connie put Josh's character, Timmy, down on the show that was ****ed up. Sorry for cussing, but that pissed me off. That is what turned me away from that show.

Christopher · 04-28-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by Crimson_and_Clover
that was wierd that he died the same day as his character.

Did you know, I read in magazines that because of that he made soap opera history. That is totally srewed up. I hate hearing about that.

Rob1 · 04-28-2003, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Sometimes, sadly, an actor passes away during the show's original run.
A few come to mind. All shows, not just sitcoms.

Bewitched--Alice Pearce as Gladys Kravitz. Sandra Gould took over the role.

Alias Smith and Jones--Peter Duel committed suicide.

Barney Miller--Jack Soo as Sgt. Nick Yemana died of cancer.

Cheers--Nicholas Colasanto as Coach passed away from heart trouble.

Agnes Moorehead - who played Sam's mother, Endora on "Bewitched", also passed away during the show's original run.

Rob1 · 04-28-2003, 01:38 PM

Nancy Marchand - Livia Soprano of "The Soprano's also passed away.

Cactus Jack · 04-28-2003, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by Rob1

Agnes Moorehead - who played Sam's mother, Endora on "Bewitched", also passed away during the show's original run.

Moorehead died in 1974, Bewitched ended in 1972, so she died after

Janice · 04-28-2003, 07:41 PM

Ward Bond, star of 'Wagon Train' died of a heart attack in 1960.

Jon-Erik Hexum accidently killed himself on the set of 'Cover Up' in 1984. Not realizing how dangerous it could be, he shot himself with a gun containing blanks.
Here's his photo.

Kitt · 04-28-2003, 07:55 PM

Sorry if I don't have the details straight but, Carrol O'Conner's son, Hugh,--In The Heat Of The NIght -- suicide.

Janice · 04-29-2003, 01:36 PM

I'm not sure if Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered while My Sister Sam was in production.

Madeline Kahn died of cancer during Cosby.

I don't know the details, but I think Ted Knight died as they were reworking Too Close For Comfort.

BLT · 04-29-2003, 02:39 PM

No, My Sister Sam was cancelled a year or two prior.

tesiay · 04-29-2003, 11:39 PM

I am not sure if Jim Davis from Dallas was mentioned. I know Diana Hyland died after filming only about six episodes of Eight is Enough.

treky · 04-30-2003, 01:37 AM

George Reeves from "The Adventures of Superman" died in 1959 while the show was preparing for another season. He was either murdered, or he commited suicide-it was never solved.

I know, I know, that show wasn't a sitcom (at least, they didn't make it a comedy on purpose-but it's funny anyway!!) but hey, some others are mentioning dramas & soap operas in this thread, when this thread is about SITCOMS, PEOPLE!!! so I may as well, too.

Janice · 04-30-2003, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by treky
some others are mentioning dramas & soap operas in this thread, when this thread is about SITCOMS, PEOPLE!!! so I may as well, too.

Actually, I started this thread and specifically stated all shows, not just sitcoms, so you get a pass.

BLT · 04-30-2003, 09:01 AM

Ted Knight--Too Close for Comfort/Ted Knight Show
Chris Bernau--(Alan Spaulding) Guiding Light
Douglass Watson--(Mac Cory) Another World
Mary Stuart--(Meta Bauer) Guiding Light
Hugh Marlowe--(Jim Matthews) Another World
?--(Christopher Hughes) As the World Turns
?--(Caleb Snyder) As the World Turns
Charita Bauer--(Bert Bauer) Guiding Light

Penny Lane · 04-30-2003, 09:37 AM

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Originally posted by Kitt
Sorry if I don't have the details straight but, Carrol O'Conner's son, Hugh,--In The Heat Of The NIght -- suicide.

Hugh died in 1995. Heat Of The Night was cancelled in 1994.

Howard Rollins (Heat of the Night) also died after the series was over. (Lymphoma)

04-28-2003, 07:41 PM	#22
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Ward Bond, star of 'Wagon Train' died of a heart attack in 1960. Jon-Erik Hexum accidently killed himself on the set of 'Cover Up' in 1984. Not realizing how dangerous it could be, he shot himself with a gun containing blanks. Here's his photo. Attached Images

04-30-2003, 01:37 AM	#27
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	George Reeves from "The Adventures of Superman" died in 1959 while the show was preparing for another season. He was either murdered, or he commited suicide-it was never solved. I know, I know, that show wasn't a sitcom (at least, they didn't make it a comedy on purpose-but it's funny anyway!!) but hey, some others are mentioning dramas & soap operas in this thread, when this thread is about SITCOMS, PEOPLE!!! so I may as well, too.
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04-28-2003, 01:38 PM	#20
Rob1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 19, 2003 Location: NY Posts: 180	Nancy Marchand - Livia Soprano of "The Soprano's also passed away.

04-28-2003, 07:55 PM	#23
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	Sorry if I don't have the details straight but, Carrol O'Conner's son, Hugh,--In The Heat Of The NIght -- suicide.

04-29-2003, 01:36 PM	#24
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm not sure if Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered while My Sister Sam was in production. Madeline Kahn died of cancer during Cosby. I don't know the details, but I think Ted Knight died as they were reworking Too Close For Comfort.

04-29-2003, 02:39 PM	#25
BLT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 496	No, My Sister Sam was cancelled a year or two prior.

04-29-2003, 11:39 PM	#26
tesiay Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 18, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 71	I am not sure if Jim Davis from Dallas was mentioned. I know Diana Hyland died after filming only about six episodes of Eight is Enough.

04-30-2003, 09:01 AM	#29
BLT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 496	Ted Knight--Too Close for Comfort/Ted Knight Show Chris Bernau--(Alan Spaulding) Guiding Light Douglass Watson--(Mac Cory) Another World Mary Stuart--(Meta Bauer) Guiding Light Hugh Marlowe--(Jim Matthews) Another World ?--(Christopher Hughes) As the World Turns ?--(Caleb Snyder) As the World Turns Charita Bauer--(Bert Bauer) Guiding Light