20 TV Deaths That Happened Because the Actor Died in Real Life

When these actors sadly died, their TV shows chose to have their characters pass away as well. For this list, we’ll be looking at beloved television characters who met their demises in their respective shows because the actor portraying them passed away. This means you can expect some prominent spoilers. Our list of TV deaths that happened because the actor died in real life includes Dr. Virgil Swann from “Smallville” (2001-11), Edna Krabappel from “The Simpsons” (1989-), Adam West from “Family Guy” (1999-2003; 2005-), Ernie ‘Coach’ Pantusso from “Cheers” (1982-93), and more. Do you remember feeling shocked about these characters’ deaths? Let us know in the comments below! Watch more great TV videos here: Top 10 Worst Final Scenes of TV Shows: Top 10 Best TV Shows of 2023 (So Far): Top 20 Shocking Kids Show Scandals: Become a channel member to get access to special perks: