Various TV characters who died on the show were also played by actors who died in real life. Examples include Cory Monteith from 'Glee' and John Ritter from '8 Simple Rules.'
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Cory Monteith from 'Glee' and John Ritter from '8 Simple Rules' are examples of actors who died in real life and had their characters die on the show
The deaths of these actors have left a lasting impact on the TV industry
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Illustrates the impact of real-life tragedies on TV shows