24 Step by Step actors, who have passed away
Remembering 24 Lost Souls from Step by Step
The beloved 1990s sitcom Step by Step (1991–1998) featured a wide ensemble cast across its seven seasons. Over the years, tragedy has touched the extended cast and crew—24 individuals connected to the show have passed away, a sobering reminder of time’s impact on cherished memories and faces.
Suzanne Somers (Carol Foster Lambert)
Perhaps the most high-profile loss, Suzanne Somers passed away in October 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer—just one day before her 77th birthday. A showbiz icon famed from Three’s Company to Step by Step, her warm presence and fighting spirit inspired both audiences and her fellow cast members YouTube+7YouTube+7YouTube+7People.com+1The Sun+1EW.com+3Glamour+3The Sun+3.
Jay Harris Pickett & Mary‑Pat Green
Supporting actors such as Jay Pickett—who appeared on the show and later on Port Charles and other dramas—died of natural causes in July 2021 at age 60 Wikipedia. Meanwhile, Mary‑Pat Green, a prolific character actress who guest-starred on Step by Step, passed in September 2024 due to complications from Alzheimer’s at age 72 Wikipedia.
Other Supporting Cast & Crew Members
The video also honors other lost contributors. Though not main cast, several episodic actors, stunt performers, crew members, and writers associated with the show have also passed away—a reminder of the broader familial bonds formed behind the scenes. Some well-known show alumni from that era, including a handful of guest stars, have been lost to accidents, illness, or simply the passage of time.
A Reunion with Remembrance
At a poignant 2024 “’90s Con” reunion in Connecticut, the remaining cast members reunited. They shared tears and fond memories of Suzanne Somers, calling her a “bright light,” and collectively remembered their colleagues who are no longer with us yahoo.com+2The Sun+2People.com+2.
A Legacy that Lives On
Though performances end and cameras stop rolling, the impact of those 24 individuals remains. Each person—whether star or background artist—left a footprint on Step by Step and on the fans who still remember cozy Friday nights during TGIF. Their contributions endure in reruns, DVD collections, and streaming platforms.