‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Franchise Actors Who Have Sadly Passed Away

The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film series has captivated global audiences since the release of ‘The Curse of the Black Pearl’ in 2003. Throughout the journey of the Black Pearl and its eccentric crews many talented performers who brought these seafaring adventures to life have unfortunately passed away. Their contributions to the franchise remain a significant part of the cinematic legacy established by Captain Jack Sparrow and his companions. This list honors the actors from the series who are no longer with us and remembers their unique roles in the high seas saga.

Trevor Goddard

Trevor Goddard portrayed the character Grapple in the first installment titled ‘The Curse of the Black Pearl’ in 2003. He was a member of the cursed crew aboard the Black Pearl serving under Captain Hector Barbossa. The actor passed away on June 7 2003 at his home in North Hollywood California. His cause of death was determined to be a drug overdose involving multiple substances. This event occurred just before the official theatrical release of the first film in the franchise.

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths took on the role of King George II in the fourth film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides’ released in 2011. He appeared in the scenes where Captain Jack Sparrow is brought before the British monarch to discuss the search for the Fountain of Youth. The veteran actor died on March 28 2013 following complications that arose after heart surgery. He was seventy five years old at the time of his passing in Coventry England. He was a highly decorated performer who appeared in numerous stage and screen productions throughout his career.

Derrick O’Connor

Derrick O’Connor appeared as Old Joe in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man’s Chest’ which premiered in 2006. He played a resident of Tortuga who encountered the main characters during their search for the chest of Davy Jones. The actor passed away on June 29 2018 due to pneumonia in Santa Barbara California. He was eighty years old and had a long career spanning television and major motion pictures. His credits include roles in various international film projects and television dramas from several decades.

David Bailie

David Bailie was an actor who played the silent pirate Cotton in the first three films of the series. He debuted in ‘The Curse of the Black Pearl’ and continued his role through ‘At World’s End’ as a member of Jack Sparrow’s crew. The actor passed away on March 6 2021 at the age of eighty three. His death was attributed to natural causes according to statements released by his representatives. He appeared alongside a parrot that frequently communicated for his character throughout the original trilogy.

Gregory Itzin

Gregory Itzin played the role of the Tax Collector in the third film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End’ in 2007. He was a professional character actor who performed in many different genres and roles in Hollywood. He passed away on July 8 2022 at the age of seventy four. His death resulted from complications during an emergency surgery while he was in London. The actor also performed in various television series and Broadway stage productions during his career.

Sergio Calderón

Sergio Calderón portrayed Captain Villanueva one of the Pirate Lords in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End’ in 2007. He represented the Adriatic Sea during the meeting of the Brethren Court at Shipwreck Cove. The actor died on May 31 2023 at a hospital in Los Angeles California. He was seventy seven years old and passed away from natural causes. His professional career spanned over six decades with appearances in both Mexican and American cinema.

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