Does it make sense that “Bewitched” was such a big TV hit?
As reported by theSun Sentinel, the sitcom was ranked No.
2 in national ratings by the end of its first season ABC’s greatest success at that time.
From nosy neighbors to witches and warlocks, the cast of “Bewitched” was one of stars.
However, in the years since the show ended, many of those stars have since died.
Here are the"Bewitched" stars we’ve sadly lost.
Montgomery also appeared on the show as Serena, Samantha’s look-alike, mischievous cousin.
Sadly, Montgomery’s career was cut short when she died in 1995 from cancer.
As reported by AP News, she died in her home with her husband and children by her side.
Unfortunately, York had to be recast at that point due to ongoing health problems.
Moorehead was just as imposing and impressive in real life as she was while playing Endora.
According toThe New York Times, Moorehead first appeared onstage when she was just 10 years old.
Moorehead died in 1974 at the age of 73.
She can’t go to a regular doctor, can she?
According to “Bewitched,” she can’t.
And that’s why fans were graced with the hilarious, heartwarming character of Dr. Bombay.
But Fox wasn’t just a witch doctor.
Unfortunately, Fox’s career ended when he died in 2016.
According to Deadline, he died of heart failure at a hospital in California at the age of 89.
The actor’s smile and his fabulous mustache will be sorely missed.
Luckily, Dick Sargent was there to fill it with his easygoing charm.
Even actress Elizabeth Montgomery noticed the change in Darrin after Sargent took on the role.
Sadly, as reported byThe New York Times, the actor died in 1994 from prostate cancer.
Winwood, according toThe New York Times, began acting in 1888.
“But I also knew I’d find a way.”
Despite this name-calling, Evans and his character, Maurice, were beloved.
Evans was, perhaps, best known for his work on the stage, specifically in Shakespeare plays.
He also starred in “Planet of the Apes” and “Rosemary’s Baby.”
Actor David White brought the straight-laced, bottom-line-obsessed Tate to life for 191 episodes, according toIMDb.
White wasn’t just a “Bewitched” star.
His last role was in the short film “Mergers & Acquisitions” in 1989.
Sadly, the publication also reported that White died of a heart attack in 1990.
As perThe New York Times, she was only 47 years old.
Sadly, the publication also reported that Gould died at age 73 of a stroke in 1999.
AsThe Gettysburg Timesreported at the time, the actress died at age 82.
And actress Rita Shaw was responsible for not one, but two of these characters.
Her boisterous presence and commanding comedy skills were greatly appreciated on each of her four episodes.
According to the same publication, Shaw, unfortunately, died in 1982 at the age of 69.
“His personality was the same off camera as it was on camera,” Michaels toldEntertainment Weekly.
Sadly, the same publication reported that Lynde died of a heart attack in 1982.
He was only 55.
