11 "A Different World" Actors, Who Have Passed Away

NBC's "A Different World" initially emerged as a spin-off from "The Cosby Show," weaving in familiar characters from its predecessor. However, as it unfolded, the series found its own voice and identity, spanning six seasons from September 24, 1987, to July 9, 1993. Set against the backdrop of Hillman College, a fictional historically black institution in Virginia, the show delved into the lives of its diverse student body, drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of historically black colleges and universities. Led by Lisa Bonet's Denise Huxtable, the series boasted a rich ensemble cast, many of whom continue to leave their mark on the entertainment industry. As time has passed, we've mourned the loss of some of these remarkable talents, yet their contributions endure, shaping the landscape of television. Today, we honor these luminaries, whose portrayals breathe life into the enduring legacy of "A Different World."

[@user-ge7pu8ve4k]

SOME OF THE GREATEST!!! THANK YOU 4 THE MEMORIE'S!!!! ❤😂🙏🫶👍🤙❤😂

[@stacedoggkyles6451]

I love you all so much and all the people who pass away you all will be remembered forever and ever and you all are in our hearts forever and in our prayers God bless their family their friends and also their fans 🙏📖😘😢😇❤💔🌹👑🙏📖💔🌹🙏🕊

[@janicepalesch9221]

I loved all of these characters and this show. I especially loved Rosalind Cash's character. Dihann Carroll... Such elegance, such grace, such poise. A beautiful woman. Who couldn't have loved Roscoe Lee Brown and "Benson"? Thank you for presenting this video. Apparently, though, AI cannot pronounce LEAD, as in "lead character".

[@MarvinMoore-bf3te]

U forgot one that is Thomas Mikal Ford , who best known as Jeleesha's ex boyfriend and also Kristoff St'John

[@kekemonroe1130]

Kristoff passed too? Damn i didn't know that😮

[@MarvinMoore-bf3te]

@@kekemonroe1130 He died in on February 3 2019 from alcohol abuse, as result from grieving the lost of his son , and it was really tragic

[@MarvinMoore-bf3te]

@@kekemonroe1130 He was 52 by the way

[@kekemonroe1130]

@@MarvinMoore-bf3te oh damn😥

[@kekemonroe1130]

@@MarvinMoore-bf3te oh wow he was kind of young. Damn. Thanks for sharing this information with me.❣️

[@clarencejacksonjr.]

Ron O'Neal also played SuperFly.

[@theodoraharrod3091]

❤️🕊️🕊️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽💐💓💐💐💐 May they all R I H Thanks to all of them for there amazing acting abilities

[@clarencejacksonjr.]

Diahann Carroll played Julia

[@user-mm7df2kk7k]

I Love Diane Carroll ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annearly3200]

Josephine Premice didn't play Whitley mother.

[@annebarnes9687]

Hard to believe that they're gone. Condolences to cast, crew and their families.

[@donaldodom1778]

You made two of the actors, Whitley's mother.

[@lisanokes1446]

the narrator talks too fast ⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩ he speaks clearly, but too fast

[@MitchMitch77-77]

Just cut your playback speed to .075.

[@GeorgeKellySr]

It's computer generated not human

[@clarencejacksonjr.]

Ron O'Neal also played Superfly.

[@angelabrandy]

Thank you for posting. You forgot Galyn Görg who played Monica RIP

[@ladiiblue2u634]

where's mary alice at

[@user-mm7df2kk7k]

My benson❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@latasha3472]

My boo pac 😢

[@MarilynRobinson-ej1qp]

Liked the video!!

[@Peace704032797]

Passed away at 56? How, what happened to her??

[@LilMzSpitfire]

Cancer

[@sunniharley1745]

How⁉️

[@memig9984]

Desiree (i hope i spelled her name right) played the lady lord

[@reddfalconclearcreek1897]

Bottom linehope thwy got their lives together in God before they died

[@jessicajohnson8378]

Who was the girl with the country Accent?

[@user-ut3sj3og3e]

It's not di Han Carroll it's Di aHn Carrol. The H is silent.

[@desireehodge32]

When was Tupac on there 4 times

[@lanagallegos2116]

The season Lena James (Jada Pinkett) joined the cast as a freshman.

[@barbaragholston8929]

The narrator is not the best 😢

[@GeorgeKellySr]

That's computer generated not human

[@lois3779]

Ah he's only ok😅

[@maxinebrim5389]

I wish this person would learn how to pronounce names