2023-10-20 00:45:00
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ is one of the franchises most loved by the public due to its unforgettable adventures and endearing characters, however, some of the stars have died along the way.
More than 20 years have passed since Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl hit theaters, attracting hundreds of users with its mythical story. The success of the film was reflected in five more installments in which the participation of Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley stands out.
The adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow continue to entertain and amuse hundreds of fans, who can watch the entire saga on Disney Plus. Due to the success of the franchise, the company has considered launching a new installment that is still in development, in which we might see Depp return. However, in all these years some actors have died, leaving a huge gap in the fandom. Below we remember some of them.
Richard Griffiths
Griffiths was part of great titles including the Harry Potter saga, The Legend of the Headless Horseman and A Question of Time. In the case of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides she gave life to King George II. Sadly, the actor died on March 28, 2013, at the age of 65, following complications caused by heart surgery.
Trevor Goddard
Although Trevor Goddard’s most famous role was as Kano, the antagonist of Mortal Kombat, the actor also had a role in Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl playing the character Grapple. On June 7, 2003, at age 40, Goddard was found dead in his home as a result of a drug overdose.
David Bailie
A memorable character of the franchise is undoubtedly Cotton, a mute pirate who was always by his parrot and who was played by David Bailie. In his career, Bailie starred in renowned films such as Gladiator and The House That Jack Built. The actor died at the age of 83, on March 5, 2021, without revealing the cause of his death.
Derrick O’Connor
In Pirates of the Caribbean: Deadpool, Derrick O’Connor plays a very old man who meets Jack Sparrow at Tortuga’s pub. O’Connor died of pneumonia on June 29, 2018, aged 77.
Sergio Calderon
Sérgio Calderón appeared in the franchise as Captain Eduardo Villanueva, one of the pirate lords that Jack recruited to complete his mission in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. The actor died on May 31, 2023, at the age of 77, due to an attack of pneumonia.
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