Every Notable Actor from ‘Full House’ TV Show Who Died

‘Full House’ brought a rotating mix of sitcom legends, pop icons, and rising stars through the Tanner home, and sadly some of those familiar faces are no longer with us. Below is a concise remembrance of the cast and guest stars from the original series who have passed away, including who they played or how they appeared, along with key details about their lives and deaths.

Bob Saget

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Saget played Danny Tanner throughout the entire run of ‘Full House’ and later returned for ‘Fuller House’. He died on January 9, 2022 at age 65 after an accidental head injury in a Florida hotel room. Authorities determined it was an unwitnessed fall with blunt head trauma. He was also well known for hosting ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ and narrating ‘How I Met Your Mother’.

Doris Roberts

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Roberts guest starred as Claire Tanner in the season 3 episode “Granny Tanny”. She died on April 17, 2016 at age 90 in Los Angeles. Reports noted she passed in her sleep following a stroke. Her decades-long career spanned theater, film, and television.

Phyllis Diller

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Diller appeared as herself in season 1’s “But Seriously, Folks”. She died on August 20, 2012 at age 95 at her home in Los Angeles. Her cause of death was reported as heart failure. A pioneer for women in stand-up, she also made many television guest appearances.

Jonathan Brandis

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Brandis guest starred as Michael Monford in the season 2 episode “A Little Romance”. He died on November 12, 2003 at age 27 in Los Angeles. His death was ruled a suicide. Brandis had been a prominent teen star with roles in ‘seaQuest DSV’ and several films.

Annette Funicello

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Funicello appeared as herself alongside Frankie Avalon in season 4’s “Joey Goes Hollywood”. She died on April 8, 2013 at age 70 due to complications from multiple sclerosis. A former Mouseketeer, she enjoyed a long career in music, film, and television. Her guest spot leaned into her pop-culture legacy.

Mickey Rooney

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Rooney played Mr. Dreghorn in the season 8 episode “Arrest Ye Merry Gentlemen”. He died on April 6, 2014 at age 93 in Los Angeles. The death was attributed to natural causes with complications from diabetes. His appearance connected the show with one of Hollywood’s most enduring film stars.

Little Richard

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Little Richard appeared as himself in the season 7 episode “Too Little Richard Too Late”. He died on May 9, 2020 at age 87. The cause was bone cancer. His cameo reflected his influence on American music and his larger-than-life presence.

Whitman Mayo

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Mayo guest starred as Eddie Johnson in the season 5 episode “The Volunteer”. He died on May 22, 2001 at age 70 in Atlanta. Reports cited a heart attack. Best known from ‘Sanford and Son’, he brought veteran sitcom credibility to the show.

Tommy Page

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Page appeared as himself in the season 5 episode “Crushed”. He died on March 3, 2017 at age 46 in New York. Reports at the time indicated an apparent suicide. Beyond his chart-topping single, he later held executive roles in the music industry.

Carl Wilson

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Wilson appeared with The Beach Boys in multiple episodes, including “Beach Boy Bingo” and “Our Very First Telethon”. He died on February 6, 1998 at age 51 from complications of lung cancer. As a founding member of the band, his guest spots tied the series to a signature American sound. His contributions on screen mirrored the group’s longstanding connection to the show.

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