The following is a list of television performers who died during production of the
television show
A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed b ...
in which they were appearing. In many cases, a show will handle the death of an
actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ...
by
killing off
The killing off of a character is a device in fiction, whereby a character dies, but the story continues. The term, frequently applied to television, film, video game
Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that ...
their character or otherwise writing them out of the show. In other cases, the show may
recast the part with another actor. In extreme cases, the show may be
cancelled outright.
List
See also
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List of entertainers who died during a performance
Through history, many entertainers have died while performing live or while recording a performance. The following list excludes deaths involving stunt persons, as they are listed separately.
17th century
*1673: Molière, the French actor and p ...
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List of television programs in which one character was played by multiple actors
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List of works published posthumously
The following is a list of works that were published posthumously.
An asterisk indicates the author is listed in multiple subsections. (Philip Sidney appears in four.)
Literature Novels and short stories
* Douglas Adams* — '' The Salmo ...
References
External links
10 Actors who Died During TV Shows
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Death-related lists
Lists of television actors