Television has churned out a seemingly endless stream of sitcoms featuring families some iconic, most long since forgotten.

Sadly not every actor who appeared on the show is still with us.

Elsewhere," playing Dr. Daniel Auschlander for the entirety of the series' run.

Fred Willard smiling

Lloyd also appeared on Broadway, starring in 12 productions and directing two.

“I really believe that you never stop learning,” he said.

“And you never really ever get there.”

Norman Lloyd

Bryant also appeared in several films and TV series, almost always playing himself.

That was the case when he guest-starred in a 2010 episode, titled “Family Portrait.”

Bryant responds with a piece of advice, telling Phil, “A little preparation next time.

Ray Liotta

It’s a mental game.”

Burrell recalled that Bryant appeared to be a fan of the show.

Just four months later, in May, Willard died at the age of 86.

Kobe Bryant

His list of credits is as extensive as it is eclectic.

;" and a corrupt New Jersey cop in “The Sopranos.”

Heard also guest-starred in a 2014 episode of “Modern Family,” titled “The Feud.”

Fred Willard

That’s where he was happiest," Douglas wrote of their conversation onFacebook.

“Like any actor, he just wanted a job.”

David Brenner

David Brenner was no stranger to comedy fans in the 1970s and ’80s.

John Heard

When Jay explains that he’s her husband, Brenner unleashes a barrage of zingers.

“What’s it like to be married to someone who was there when the Bible was written?”

Brenner was 78 when he died in 2014.

David Brenner

Hall also appeared on Broadway, in a 2000 revival of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo.”

Clubin a 2012 interview.

Walt’s storyline ends on an emotional note when the character dies.

Philip Baker Hall

Among her many guest-starring roles on television was Pena’s two-episode stint on “Modern Family” in 2013.

Pena portrayed Pilar Ramirez, Colombian mother of Sofia Vergara’s Gloria.

of Pena’s role.

Orson Bean

I’m not sure she’s ever completely accepted Jay, and they lock horns in the episode."

Pena died the following year, at age 55.

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Elizabeth Pena

Guilbert played his grandmother, Grams.

Stella was played by canine actor Beatrice, who joined the series in its fourth season.

Beatrice sadly died just weeks after taping the series' final episode.

Jackson Odell

“Ed O’Neill is in love with her!”

Solomon toldBodie on the Road.

“She’s from Colombia so dogs are dirty to her,” Solomon explained.

Ann Morgan Guilbert

Beatrice the Bulldog