20 'HILL STREES BLUES' Actors Who Have Tragically Passed Away

In 1981, "Hill Street Blues" burst onto the television scene, revolutionizing the genre of police dramas. What set "Hill Street Blues" apart was its commitment to gritty realism, achieved through innovative handheld camera work, a technique rarely seen on TV at the time. It pioneered serial storytelling in police dramas, grouping episodes into cohesive story arcs that delved deep into the lives of its characters as they navigated the challenges of urban crime. Over its seven-season run, the characters evolved, grappling with their own flaws and often meeting tragic fates. Today, more than four decades since its debut, "Hill Street Blues" remains a cornerstone of television history, honoring the enduring legacy of its cast, many of whom have since passed away, yet whose contributions continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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[Damon]

RIP James B. Sikking this month at the age of 90… 😢🖤🕯️🕊️

[johncowals]

Silva played a gang leader not a police officer

[emeyer]

Just lost James Sikking today at 90 y/o.RIP Lt Hunter

[tjable]

Hill Street Blues was a great drama series. TY for sharing this. God Bless You & stay safe.

[chapjar]

I was a loyal fan. Superb acting. Dennis Franz was good on this as well.

[opprsvp]

Silva was not a cop. He was a gang member. His character was one of my favorites next to Renko and Miss Davenport the Attorney.

[edljnehan]

The best cast of Television actors ever in a TV series. The only other police drama that could touch it was police story

[rony]

I think Michael Conrad was between 55-65 when he died

[milescoburn]

Wow! So much incorrect information re: the roles some of the actors portrayed on the show.

[edljnehan]

Hill Street Blues was the police story of its time. Dennis Franz was the best he played the best villainous cop ever😊

[thomasbrown]

Bruce Weitz is still alive. Dog breath. lol.

[MikeCunningham-hq]

The guy who made the comments was useless

[wee-weeble]

You can't even get the names right. It was Kiel Martin NOT Keel Martin.

[grouchomarx]

I can't stand computer narrated videos...

[mikeb.]

I remember how they wrote Michael Conrad out: Having a heart attack during sex.

[WilliamHampton-my]

The actor who died in whittier california car crash, did not portray a police officer on hill street blues.He was a gang member.

[danielcorreard]

i have to admit i couldn't stand Barbara Bossons character in hill street blues at first because she was always such a whiner but the way they changed her character really caused me to start liking her may she rip.

[LintHead]

Check your facts Siliva was the leader of a “gang” not a detective!

[cynthiamhocevar]

I thought Silva played the head of a gang, not a cop.

[generalinformation]

Mr AI Forgot to mention Michael Conrad's most famous film, the longest yard. He played ex football player Nate Scarborough🤔