TV's 100 Most Shocking Deaths Ever

By Ryan Schwartz
The Most Shocking TV Deaths of All Time: Bobby Nash on '911' and More '9-1-1' (ABC), 'ER' (NBC), 'Game of Thrones' (HBO), 'Grey's Anatomy' (ABC), 'L.A. Law' (NBC), 'Sleepy Hollow' (Fox) & 'The Walking Dead' (AMC)

As 9-1-1's contagion arc once again reminded us, having to unexpectedly say farewell to a fictional TV character can be especially hard. (Just ask Six Feet Under fans!)

Take, for instance, when Henry Blake's plane was shot down on M*A*S*H. Or when NYPD Blue's Bobby Simone succumbed to a post-op infection. Or when L.A. Law's Rosalind Shays brought a whole new meaning to the elevator inquiry, "Going down?"

In more recent years, we've seen 24's President David Palmer taken out by a sniper, The O.C.'s Marissa Cooper driven off the side of the road, and a Veronica Mars favorite blown up by a car bomb intended for someone else.

There's also the occasional death that plays out off-screen, but still manages to shake us to our core — like when the original Roseanne finale revealed that Dan Conner died (or "died") of a heart attack. Or when Blue Bloods casually disclosed mid-episode that Danny Reagan's beloved wife Linda had died months prior, in a Medevac helicopter crash.

Suffice it to say, the following alphabetical-by-show list is comprised of TV deaths that weren't just heartbreaking, but that truly took us by surprise — whether it was because we didn't know a cast member was on their way out or because the cause of death was just that brutal (see: any number of Game of Thrones deaths). And our list does include characters who eventually were revived (hey there, TV magic!), but whose demises nonetheless rattled us.

Scroll down to see which TV deaths from the past five decades made our list, then hit the comments and tell us which have hit you the hardest.

TERI BAUER, 24

Teri Bauer on '24' Leslie Hope as Teri Bauer on '24' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by Nina MyersTHE EPISODE: "11:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M." (Season 1, Episode 24)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 21, 2002

PRESIDENT DAVID PALMER, 24

President David Palmer on '24' Dennis Haysbert as President David Palmer on '24' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Assassinated by Conrad HaasTHE EPISODE: "Day 5: 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M." (Season 5, Episode 2)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: January 15, 2006

LEXA, THE 100

Lexa on 'The 100' Alycia Debnam-Carey as Lexa on 'The 100' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Blood loss due to gunshot woundTHE EPISODE: "Thirteen" (Season 3, Episode 7)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 3, 2016

BELLAMY BLAKE, THE 100

The 100 - Bellamy Death Bob Morley as Bellamy Blake on 'The 100' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by Clarke GriffinTHE EPISODE: "Blood Giant" (Season 7, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Sept. 9, 2020

BOBBY NASH, 9-1-1

Bobby Nash '911' Death Peter Krause as Bobby Nash on '9-1-1' (Courtesy of Justin Stephens/Disney)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
THE EPISODE: "Lab Rats" (Season 8, Episode 15)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 17, 2025

ALISON BAILEY, THE AFFAIR

Alison Bailey on 'The Affair' Ruth Wilson as Alison Bailey on 'The Affair' (Courtesy of Showtime)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Suffered a head trauma at the hands of Ben, who dumped her into the ocean and let her drownTHE EPISODE: "Episode 9" (Season 4, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: August 12, 2018

FRANCINE "FRANCIE" D. CALFO, ALIAS

Francie Calfo on 'Alias' Merrin Dungey as Francie Calfo on 'Alias' (Courtesy of Buena Vista Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Murdered by lookalike assassin Allison DorenTHE EPISODE: "Phase One" (Season 2, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: January 26, 2003

BILLY THOMAS, ALLY MCBEAL

Billy Thomas on 'Ally McBeal' Gil Fellows as Billy Thomas on 'Ally McBeal' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Brain tumorTHE EPISODE: "Boy Next Door" (Season 3, Episode 16)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 27, 2000

NINA KRILOVA, THE AMERICANS

Nina Krilova on 'The Americans' Annet Mahendru as Nina Krilova on 'The Americans' (Courtesy of FX)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Executed by the Russian governmentTHE EPISODE: "Chloramphenicol" (Season 4, Episode 4)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 6, 2016

TOMMY MERLYN, ARROW

Tommy Merlyn on 'Arrow' Colin Donnell as Tommy Merlyn on 'Arrow' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Impaled on rebar during Glades explosionTHE EPISODE: "Sacrifice" (Season 1, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 15, 2013

MOIRA QUEEN, ARROW

Moira Queen on 'Arrow' Susanna Thompson as Moira Queen on 'Arrow' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stabbed in chest by SladeTHE EPISODE: "Seeing Red" (Season 2, Episode 20)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 23, 2014

HOWARD HAMLIN, BETTER CALL SAUL

HOWARD HAMLIN, BETTER CALL SAUL Patrick Fabian as Howard Hamlin on 'Better Call Saul' (Courtesy of Greg Lewis/AMC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by Lalo Salamanca
THE EPISODE: "Plan and Execution"
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: May 23, 2022

LINDA REAGAN, BLUE BLOODS

Linda Reagan on 'Blue Bloods' Amy Carlson as Linda Reagan on 'Blue Bloods' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Perished in a medevac helicopter crash (off-screen)THE EPISODE: "Cutting Losses" (Season 8, Episode 1)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 29, 2017

JIMMY DARMODY, BOARDWALK EMPIRE

Jimmy Darmody on 'Boardwalk Empire' Michael Pitt as Jimmy Darmody on 'Boardwalk Empire' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by Nucky ThompsonTHE EPISODE: "To the Lost" (Season 2, Episode 12)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 11, 2011

LANCE SWEETS, BONES

Lance Sweets on 'Bones' John Francis Daley as Lance Sweets on 'Bones' (Courtesy of Fox)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Beaten by a Navy SEAL, who was sent by Shadow Government prez Glen DurantTHE EPISODE: "The Conspiracy in the Corpse" (Season 10, Episode 1)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 25, 2014

ANGEL, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER

Angel on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' David Boreanaz as Angel on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stabbed by Buffy to save the world from AcathlaTHE EPISODE: "Becoming, Part 2" (Season 2, Episode 22)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 19, 1998

TARA MACLAY, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER

Tara Maclay, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Amber Benson as Tara Maclay on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Killed by a stray bullet fired by Warren MearsTHE EPISODE: "Seeing Red" (Season 6, Episode 19)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 14, 2002

JOYCE SUMMERS, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER

Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (Courtesy of 20th Television) Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Brain aneurysmTHE EPISODE: "The Body" (Season 5, Episode 16)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 27, 2001

PRUE HALLIWELL, CHARMED

Prue Halliwell, Charmed Shannen Doherty as Prue Halliwell on 'Charmed' (Courtesy of CBS Television Distribution)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Assassinated by ShaxTHE EPISODE: "All Hell Breaks Loose" (Season 3, Episode 22)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 17, 2001

LESLIE SHAY, CHICAGO FIRE

Lauren German as Leslie Shay on 'Chicago Fire' (Courtesy of NBC) Lauren German as Leslie Shay on 'Chicago Fire' (Courtesy of NBC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Struck by a collapsing pipe in line of dutyTHE EPISODE: "Always" (Season 3, Episode 1)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 23, 2014

BRIAN "OTIS" ZVONECEK, CHICAGO FIRE

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CAUSE OF DEATH: Internal injuries sustained in the mattress factory fireTHE EPISODE: "Sacred Ground" (Season 8, Episode 1)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 25, 2019

ALVIN OLINSKY, CHICAGO P.D.

Elias Koteas as Alvin Olinsky on 'Chicago P.D.' (Courtesy of NBC) Elias Koteas as Alvin Olinsky on 'Chicago P.D.' (Courtesy of NBC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stabbed in prisonTHE EPISODE: "Homecoming" (Season 5, Episode 22)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 9, 2018

WARRICK BROWN, CSI

Gary Dourdan as Warwick Brown on 'CSI' (Courtesy of USA Network) Gary Dourdan as Warwick Brown on 'CSI' (Courtesy of USA Network)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot twice by LVPD mole Jeffrey McKeenTHE EPISODE: "For Warrick" (Season 9, Episode 1)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 9, 2008

BOBBY EWING, DALLAS

Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing on 'Dallas' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television Distribution) Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing on 'Dallas' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television Distribution)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Hit by a car driven by ex-sister-in-law Katherine Wentworth. (Not really, though!)THE EPISODE: "Swan Song" (Season 8, Episode 30)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 17, 1985

LEONARD SNART, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW

Wentworth Miller as Leonard Start on 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' (Courtesy of The CW) Wentworth Miller as Leonard Start on 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Sacrificed himself to take down the OculusTHE EPISODE: "Destiny" (Season 1, Episode 15)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 12, 2016

MARTIN STEIN, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW

Victor Garber as Martin Stein on 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' (Courtesy of The CW) Victor Garber as Martin Stein on 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Sacrificed his life to save Jax, during "Crisis on Earth-X"THE EPISODE: "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4" (Season 3, Episode 8)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 28, 2017

J.T. YORKE, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION

Ryan Cooley as J.T. Yorke on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' (Courtesy of Sony Pictures Television) Ryan Cooley as J.T. Yorke on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' (Courtesy of Sony Pictures Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stabbed by Lakehurst deadbeat DrakeTHE EPISODE: "Rock This Town" (Season 6, Episode 11)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Jan. 9, 2007

MIKE DELFINO, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

James Denton as Mike Delfino on 'Desperate Housewives' (Courtesy of ABC) James Denton as Mike Delfino on 'Desperate Housewives' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Killed in a drive-by shooting by DonnyTHE EPISODE: "You Take for Granted" (Season 8, Episode 16)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 11, 2012

RITA BENNETT-MORGAN, DEXTER

Julie Benz as Rita Bennett-Morgan on 'Dexter' (Courtesy of Showtime) Julie Benz as Rita Bennett-Morgan on 'Dexter' (Courtesy of Showtime)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Murdered by the Trinity KillerTHE EPISODE: "The Getaway" (Season 4, Episode 12)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 13, 2009

SYBIL BRANSON, DOWNTON ABBEY

Jessica Brown-Findlay as Sybil Branson on 'Downton Abbey' (Courtesy of PBS) Jessica Brown-Findlay as Sybil Branson on 'Downton Abbey' (Courtesy of PBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: EclampsiaTHE EPISODE: "Episode 5" (Season 3, Episode 5)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: January 27, 2013

MATTHEW CRAWLEY, DOWNTON ABBEY

Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley on 'Downton Abbey' (Courtesy of PBS) Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley on 'Downton Abbey' (Courtesy of PBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Car accidentTHE EPISODE: "A Journey to the Highlands" (Season 3, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 17, 2013

LUCY KNIGHT, ER

Kellie Martin as Lucy Knight on 'ER' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television) Kellie Martin as Lucy Knight on 'ER' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stabbed by schizophrenic patient Paul SobrickiTHE EPISODE: "All in the Family" (Season 6, Episode 14)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 17, 2000

H.R. WELLS, THE FLASH

Tom Cavanagh as H.R. Wells on 'The Flash' (Courtesy of The CW) Tom Cavanagh as H.R. Wells on 'The Flash' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Slain by Savitar, after taking Iris' placeTHE EPISODE: "Finish Line" (Season 3, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 23, 2017

NED STARK, GAME OF THRONES

Sean Bean as Eddard 'Ned' Stark (Courtesy of HBO) Sean Bean as Eddard 'Ned' Stark on 'Game of Thrones' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Beheaded by Ser Ilyn Payne (per Joffrey Baratheon's orders)
THE EPISODE: "Baelor" (Season 1, Episode 9)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 12, 2011

THE RED WEDDING, GAME OF THRONES

Michelle Fairley and Richard Madden as Catelyn and Robb Stark on 'Game of Thrones' (Courtesy of HBO) Michelle Fairley and Richard Madden as Catelyn and Robb Stark on 'Game of Thrones' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Catelyn and Robb Stark — as well as Robb's wife Talisa, their unborn child and a host of Stark bannerman — murdered by Roose Bolton and his menTHE EPISODE: "The Rains of Castamere" (Season 3, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 2, 2013

OBERYN MARTELL, GAME OF THRONES

Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell on 'Game of Thrones' (Courtesy of HBO) Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell on 'Game of Thrones' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Skull crushed by Gregor CleganeTHE EPISODE: "The Mountain and the Viper" (Season 4, Episode 8)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 1, 2014

B.J. JONES, GENERAL HOSPITAL

Brighton Hertford as B.J. Jones on 'General Hospital' (Courtesy of ABC) Brighton Hertford as B.J. Jones on 'General Hospital' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Taken off life support after her school van was hit by a drunk driverORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 18, 1994

WILL GARDNER, THE GOOD WIFE

Josh Charles as Will Gardner on 'The Good Wife' (Courtesy of CBS) Josh Charles as Will Gardner on 'The Good Wife' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by his client, Jeffrey GrantTHE EPISODE: "Dramatics, Your Honor" (Season 5, Episode 15)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 23, 2014

GEORGE O'MALLEY, GREY'S ANATOMY

Most Shocking TV Deaths T.R. Knight as George O'Malley on 'Grey's Anatomy (Courtesy of ABC/Everett Collection)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Hit by bus
THE EPISODE: "Good Mourning" (Season 6, Episode 1)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Sept. 24, 2009

LEXIE GREY, GREY'S ANATOMY

Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey on 'Grey's Anatomy' (Courtesy of ABC) Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey on 'Grey's Anatomy' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Crushed by plane crash wreckageTHE EPISODE: "Flight" (Season 8, Episode 24)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 17, 2012

DEREK SHEPHERD, GREY'S ANATOMY

Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd on 'Grey's Anatomy' (Courtesy of ABC) Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd on 'Grey's Anatomy' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Brain trauma following head-on collision with a semi-trailer truckTHE EPISODE: "How to Save a Life" (Season 11, Episode 21)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 23, 2015

GORDON CLARK, HALT AND CATCH FIRE

Scoot McNairy as Gordon Clark on 'Halt and Catch Fire' (Courtesy of AMC) Scoot McNairy as Gordon Clark on 'Halt and Catch Fire' (Courtesy of AMC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stroke, triggered by toxic encephalopathyTHE EPISODE: "Who Needs a Guy" (Season 4, Episode 7)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 30, 2017

STEVE CROSETTI, HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET

Jon Polito as Steve Crosetti on 'Homicide: Life on the Street' (Courtesy of NBC) Jon Polito as Steve Crosetti on 'Homicide: Life on the Street' (Courtesy of NBC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: SuicideTHE EPISODE: "Crosetti" (Season 3, Episode 6)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 2, 1994

LAWRENCE KUTNER, HOUSE

Kal Penn as Lawrence Kutner on 'House' (Courtesy of USA Network) Kal Penn as Lawrence Kutner on 'House' (Courtesy of USA Network)

CAUSE OF DEATH: SuicideTHE EPISODE: "Simple Explanation" (Season 5, Episode 20)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 6, 2019

ZOE BARNES, HOUSE OF CARDS

Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes on 'House of Cards' (Courtesy of Netflix) Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes on 'House of Cards' (Courtesy of Netflix)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Pushed in front of a subway trainTHE EPISODE: "Chapter 14" (Season 2, Episode 1)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 14, 2014

TOM YATES, HOUSE OF CARDS

Paul Sparks as Tom Yates on 'House of Cards' (Courtesy of Netflix) Paul Sparks as Tom Yates on 'House of Cards' (Courtesy of Netflix)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Poisoned by ClaireTHE EPISODE: "Chapter 65" (Season 5, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 30, 2017

MARVIN ERIKSEN, SR., HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER

Bill Fagerbakke as Marvin Eriksen Sr. on 'How I Met Your Mother' (Courtesy of CBS) Bill Fagerbakke as Marvin Eriksen Sr. on 'How I Met Your Mother' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Heart attackTHE EPISODE: "Bad News" (Season 6, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: January 3, 2011

WES GIBBINS, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbing on 'How to Get Away With Murder' (Courtesy of ABC) Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbing on 'How to Get Away With Murder' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Asphyxiated and burned to death by DominickTHE EPISODE: "Who's Dead?" (Season 3, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 17, 2016

MICHAEL CORDERO, JANE THE VIRGIN

Brett Dier as Michael Cordero on 'Jane the Virgin' (Courtesy of The CW) Brett Dier as Michael Cordero on 'Jane the Virgin' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Aortic dissection, as a result of being shot by Sin Rostro (but not really!)THE EPISODE: "Chapter Fifty-Four" (Season 3, Episode 10)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 6, 2017

ROSALIND SHAYS, L.A. LAW

Diana Muldaur as Rosalind Shays on 'L.A. Law' (Courtesy of 20th Television) Diana Muldaur as Rosalind Shays on 'L.A. Law' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Fell down an elevator shaftTHE EPISODE: "Good to the Last Drop" (Season 5, Episode 16)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 21, 1991

JOEL MILLER, THE LAST OF US

Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in 'The Last of Us' (Courtesy of HBO) Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in 'The Last of Us' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Bludgeoned to death by Abby
THE EPISODE: "Through the Valley" (Season 2, Episode 2)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 20, 2025

CLAIRE KINCAID, LAW & ORDER

Jill Hennessy as Claire Kincaid on 'Law & Order' (Courtesy of NBC) Jill Hennessy as Claire Kincaid on 'Law & Order' (Courtesy of NBC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Car accidentTHE EPISODE: "Aftershock" (Season 6, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 22, 1996

CHARLIE PACE, LOST

Dominic Monaghan as Charlie Pace on 'Lost' (Courtesy of Touchstone TV) Dominic Monaghan as Charlie Pace on 'Lost' (Courtesy of Touchstone TV)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Drowned at the hands of Mikhail BakuninTHE EPISODE: "Through the Looking Glass, Part 2" (Season 3, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 23, 2007

JIN-SOO & SUN-HWA KWON, LOST

Daniel Dae Kim & Yunjin Kim as Jin-Soo & Sun-Hwa Kwon on 'Lost' (Courtesy of ABC) Daniel Dae Kim & Yunjin Kim as Jin-Soo & Sun-Hwa Kwon on 'Lost' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Drowned aboard Widmore's submarineTHE EPISODE: "The Candidate" (Season 6, Episode 14)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 4, 2010

LANE PRYCE, MAD MEN

Jared Harris as Lane Pryce on 'Mad Men' (Courtesy of AMC) Jared Harris as Lane Pryce on 'Mad Men' (Courtesy of AMC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: SuicideTHE EPISODE: "Commissions and Fees" (Season 5, Episode 12)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 3, 2012

QUENTIN COLDWATER, THE MAGICIANS

Jason Ralph as Quentin Coldwater on 'The Magicians' (Courtesy of Syfy) Jason Ralph as Quentin Coldwater on 'The Magicians' (Courtesy of Syfy)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Sacrificed himself to send the monster and his sister back into the seamTHE EPISODE: "No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry" (Season 4, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 17, 2019

SHARON RAYDOR, MAJOR CRIMES

Mary McDonnell as Sharon Raydor on 'Major Crimes' (Courtesy of TNT) Mary McDonnell as Sharon Raydor on 'Major Crimes' (Courtesy of TNT)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Heart attackTHE EPISODE: "Conspiracy Theory: Part 4" (Season 6, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 20, 2017

HENRY BLAKE, M*A*S*H

McLean Stevenson as Henry Blake on 'M*A*S*H*' (Courtesy of 20th Television) McLean Stevenson as Henry Blake on 'M*A*S*H*' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Plane shot down over the Sea of JapanTHE EPISODE: "Abyssinia, Henry" (Season 3, Episode 24)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 18, 1975

RAYNA JAMES, NASHVILLE

Connie Britton as Rayna James on 'Nashville' (Courtesy of CMT) Connie Britton as Rayna James on 'Nashville' (Courtesy of CMT)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Internal injuries sustained during a car accidentTHE EPISODE: "If Tomorrow Never Comes" (Season 5, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 23, 2017

CAITLIN TODD, NCIS

Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd on 'NCIS' (Courtesy of CBS) Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd on 'NCIS' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot in the head with a lone bullet, as instructed by Ari HaswariTHE EPISODE: "Twilight" (Season 2, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 24, 2005

MICHELLE HANNA, NCIS: LOS ANGELES

Aunjanue Ellis as Michelle Hanna on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' (Courtesy of CBS) Aunjanue Ellis as Michelle Hanna on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Carbon dioxide poisoningTHE EPISODE: "Uncaged" (Season 8, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 7, 2017

CHRISTOPHER LASALLE, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS

Lucas Black as Christopher Lasalle on 'NCIS: New Orleans' (Courtesy of CBS) Lucas Black as Christopher Lasalle on 'NCIS: New Orleans' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Multiple GSWsTHE EPISODE: "Matthew 5:9" (Season 6, Episode 6)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 5, 2019

BOBBY SIMONE, NYPD BLUE

Jimmy Smits as Bobby Simone on 'NYPD Blue' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Jimmy Smits as Bobby Simone on 'NYPD Blue' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Bacterial infection of the brain following a heart transplantTHE EPISODE: "Hearts and Souls" (Season 6, Episode 5)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 24, 1998

MARISSA COOPER, THE O.C.

Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper on 'The O.C.' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper on 'The O.C.' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. TV)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Injuries sustained during a car accidentTHE EPISODE: "The Graduates" (Season 3, Episode 25)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 18, 2006

KEITH SCOTT, ONE TREE HILL

Craig Sheffer as Keith Scott on 'One Tree Hill' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television Distribution) Craig Sheffer as Keith Scott on 'One Tree Hill' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television Distribution)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by his younger brother DanTHE EPISODE: "With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept" (Season 3, Episode 16)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 1, 2006

POUSSEY WASHINGTON, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK

Samira Wiley as Poussey Washington on 'Orange Is the New Black' (Courtesy of Netflix) Samira Wiley as Poussey Washington on 'Orange Is the New Black' (Courtesy of Netflix)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Accidentally suffocated by CO BayleyTHE EPISODE: "The Animals" (Season 4, Episode 12)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 17, 2016

THE MIKAELSON BROTHERS, THE ORIGINALS

Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan as Elijah and Klaus Mikaelson on 'The Originals' (Courtesy of The CW) Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan as Elijah and Klaus Mikaelson on 'The Originals' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Double suicideTHE EPISODE: "When the Saints Go Marching In" (Season 5, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: August 1, 2018

PAUL DIERDEN, ORPHAN BLACK

Dylan Bruce as Paul Dierden on 'Orphan Black' (Courtesy of BBC America) Dylan Bruce as Paul Dierden on 'Orphan Black' (Courtesy of BBC America)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot multiple times by Dr. Cody, shortly after which he sacrificed himself by using a grenade to destroy Project CastorTHE EPISODE: "Certain Agony of the Battlefield" (Season 3, Episode 6)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 23, 2015

SIOBHAN 'MRS. S' SADLER, ORPHAN BLACK

Maria Doyle Kennedy as Sibohan 'Mrs. S' Sadler on 'Orphan Black' (Courtesy of BBC America) Maria Doyle Kennedy as Sibohan 'Mrs. S' Sadler on 'Orphan Black' (Courtesy of BBC America)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot in chest by Ferdinand
THE EPISODE: "Guillotines Decide" (Season 5, Episode 8)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 29, 2017

VANESSA IVES, PENNY DREADFUL

Eva Green as Vanessa Ives on 'Penny Dreadful' (Courtesy of Showtime) Eva Green as Vanessa Ives on 'Penny Dreadful' (Courtesy of Showtime)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by EthanTHE EPISODE: "The Blessed Dark" (Season 3, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 19, 2016

JOSS CARTER, PERSON OF INTEREST

Taraji P. Henson as Joss Carter on 'Person of Interest' (Courtesy of CBS) Taraji P. Henson as Joss Carter on 'Person of Interest' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by SimmonsTHE EPISODE: "The Crossing" (Season 3, Episode 9)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 19, 2013

ROOT, PERSON OF INTEREST

Amy Acker as Root on 'Person of Interest' (Courtesy of CBS) Amy Acker as Root on 'Person of Interest' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Takes a bullet intended for FinchTHE EPISODE: "The Day the World Went Away" (Season 5, Episode 10)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 31, 2016

FRANCIS DE VALOIS, REIGN

Toby Regbo as Francis de Valois on 'Reign' (Courtesy of The CW) Toby Regbo as Francis de Valois on 'Reign' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Head traumaTHE EPISODE: "In a Clearing" (Season 3, Episode 5)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 13, 2015

DANIEL GRAYSON, REVENGE

Josh Bowman as Daniel Grayson on 'Revenge' (Courtesy of ABC) Josh Bowman as Daniel Grayson on 'Revenge' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by Agent Taylor (aka Malcolm Black's daughter) amid his effort to save EmilyTHE EPISODE: "Atonement" (Season 4, Episode 10)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 7, 2014

DAN CONNER, ROSEANNE

John Goodman as Dan Conner on 'The Conners' (Courtesy of ABC) John Goodman as a very-much-alive Dan Conner on 'The Conners' (Courtesy of ABC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Heart attack (but revived 21 years later, in Season 10 premiere)THE EPISODE: "Into That Good Night, Part 2" (Season 9, Episode 24)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 20, 1997

BEN SULLIVAN, SCRUBS

Brendan Fraser as Ben Sullivan on 'Scrubs' (Courtesy of Buena Vista Television) Brendan Fraser as Ben Sullivan on 'Scrubs' (Courtesy of Buena Vista Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: LeukemiaTHE EPISODE: "My Screw Up" (Season 3, Episode 14)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 24, 2004

ALANA HAYES, SEAL TEAM

Michaela McManus as Alana Hayes on 'SEAL Team' (Courtesy of CBS) Michaela McManus as Alana Hayes on 'SEAL Team' (Courtesy of CBS)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Car accidentTHE EPISODE: "The Worst of Conditions" (Season 2, Episode 3)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 17, 2018

CLAY SPENSER, SEAL TEAM

Most Shocking TV Deaths Max Thieriot as Clay Spenser on 'SEAL Team' (Courtesy of Paramount+)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by mall security guard
THE EPISODE: "Aces and Eights" (Season 6, Episode 8)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Nov. 6, 2022

SUSAN ROSS, SEINFELD

Heidi Swedberg as Susan Ross on 'Seinfeld' (Courtesy of NBC) Heidi Swedberg as Susan Ross on 'Seinfeld' (Courtesy of NBC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Posioned by toxic glue on wedding invitations (poor Lily!)THE EPISODE: "The Invitations" (Season 7, Episode 24)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 16, 1996

THE VENDRELL FAMILY, THE SHIELD

Walton Goggins as Shane Vendrell on 'The Shield' (Courtesy of FX) Walton Goggins as Shane Vendrell on 'The Shield' (Courtesy of FX)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shane poisoned Mara and Jackson, then died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the headTHE EPISODE: "Family Meeting" (Season 7, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 25, 2008

NATE FISHER, SIX FEET UNDER

Peter Krause as Nate Fisher on 'Six Feet Under' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Peter Krause as Nate Fisher on 'Six Feet Under' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Brain hemorrhage following second surgery for AVMTHE EPISODE: "All Alone" (Season 5, Episode 10)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: August 7, 2005

ABBIE MILLS, SLEEPY HOLLOW

Nicole Beharie as Abbie Mills on 'Sleepy Hollow' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Nicole Beharie as Abbie Mills on 'Sleepy Hollow' (Courtesy of Fox)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Sacrificed her soul to seal Pandora's Box for goodTHE EPISODE: "Ragnarok" (Season 3, Episode 18)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 8, 2016

TARA KNOWLES-TELLER, SONS OF ANARCHY

Maggie Siff as Tara Knowles-Miller on 'Sons of Anarchy' (Courtesy of FX) Maggie Siff as Tara Knowles-Miller on 'Sons of Anarchy' (Courtesy of FX)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stabbed in head and neck by Gemma with a barbecue forkTHE EPISODE: "A Mother's Work" (Season 6, Episode 13)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 10, 2013

ADRIANA LA CERVA, THE SOPRANOS

Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva on 'The Sopranos' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva on 'The Sopranos' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot by Silvio Dante for working as an FBI informantTHE EPISODE: "Long Term Parking" (Season 5, Episode 12)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 23, 2004

CHRISTOPHER MOLTISANTI, THE SOPRANOS

Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti on 'The Sopranos' (Courtesy of HBO) Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti on 'The Sopranos' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Crashed his car while driving under the influence, then choked to death on his own bloodTHE EPISODE: "Kennedy and Heidi" (Season 6, Episode 18)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 13, 2007

LOGAN ROY, SUCCESSION

Most Shocking TV Deaths Brian Cox as Logan Roy on 'Succession' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Cardiac event
THE EPISODE: "Connor's Wedding" (Season 4, Episode 3)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 9, 2023

CROWLEY, SUPERNATURAL

Mark Sheppard as Crowley on 'Supernatural' (Courtesy of The CW) Mark Sheppard as Crowley on 'Supernatural' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Sacrificed his life to close the rift between worlds by stabbing himselfTHE EPISODE: "All Along the Watchtower" (Season 12, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 18, 2017

ALLISON ARGENT, TEEN WOLF

Crystal Reed as Allison Argent on 'Teen Wolf' (Courtesy of MTV) Crystal Reed as Allison Argent on 'Teen Wolf' (Courtesy of MTV)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Stabbed by an Oni demonTHE EPISODE: "Insatiable" (Season 3, Episode 23)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 17, 2014

GARY SHEPHERD, THIRTYSOMETHING

Peter Horton (left) as Gary Shepherd on 'thirtysomething' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Peter Horton (left) as Gary Shepherd on 'thirtysomething' (Courtesy of MGM/UA Television Productions)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Internal bleeding, resulting from a car wreckTHE EPISODE: "A Second Look" (Season 4, Episode 14)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 12, 1991

TARA THORNTON, TRUE BLOOD

Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton on 'True Blood' (Courtesy of HBO) Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton on 'True Blood' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Defeated in a fight with an infected vampireTHE EPISODE: "And When I Die" (Season 4, Episode 12)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 11, 2011

ALCIDE HERVEAUX, TRUE BLOOD

Joe Manganiello as Alcide Herveaux on 'True Blood' (Courtesy of HBO) Joe Manganiello as Alcide Herveaux on 'True Blood' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot in the headTHE EPISODE: "Fire in the Hole" (Season 7, Episode 3)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 6, 2014

STEFAN SALVATORE, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore on 'The Vampire Diaries' (Courtesy of The CW) Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore on 'The Vampire Diaries' (Courtesy of The CW)

CAUSE OF DEATH: HellfireTHE EPISODE: "I Was Feeling Epic" (Season 8, Episode 16)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 10, 2017

LOGAN ECHOLLS, VERONICA MARS

Jason Dohring as Logan Echolls on 'Veronica Mars' (Courtesy of Hulu) Jason Dohring as Logan Echolls on 'Veronica Mars' (Courtesy of Hulu)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Car bombTHE EPISODE: "Years, Continents, Bloodshed" (Season 4, Episode 8)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 19, 2019

GLENN RHEE & ABRAHAM FORD, THE WALKING DEAD

Steven Yeun & Michael Cudlitz as Glenn Rhee & Abraham Ford on 'The Walking Dead' (Courtesy of AMC) Steven Yeun & Michael Cudlitz as Glenn Rhee & Abraham Ford on 'The Walking Dead' (Courtesy of AMC)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Heads bashed in by Negan's iconic bat LucilleTHE EPISODE: "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be" (Season 7, Episode 1)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 23, 2016

DELORES LANDINGHAM, THE WEST WING

Kathryn Joosten as Delores Landingham on 'The West Wing' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television Distribution) Kathryn Joosten as Delores Landingham on 'The West Wing' (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television Distribution)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Struck and killed by a drunk driverTHE EPISODE: "18th and Potomac" (Season 2, Episode 21)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 9, 2001

STRINGER BELL, THE WIRE

Idris Elba as Stringer Bell on 'The Wire' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Idris Elba as Stringer Bell on 'The Wire' (Courtesy of HBO)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Taken out by Omar and MouzoneTHE EPISODE: "Middle Ground" (Season 3, Episode 11)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 12, 2004

DEEP THROAT, THE X-FILES

Jerry Hardin as Deep Throat on 'The X Files' (Courtesy of Shutterstock) Jerry Hardin as Deep Throat on 'The X Files' (Courtesy of 20th Television)

CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot in the chest by "Crew Cut Man"THE EPISODE: "The Erlenmeyer Flask" (Season 1, Episode 24)ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 13, 1994

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