Jimmy Smits' character, Bobby Simone, died in NYPD Blue. I used to watch the show regularly, and his death was *hard*. A few seasons later, another lead detective died, killed by the mob and only found months later.

The ER death of Dr. Romano (sp??) *was* silly, though satisfying; he was an asshat, and I think every was just as glad he died. But Dr. Green? That was another *ow*. Mondo tears. Yes, I cried like a girl -- shut up.

Oh, one of the DAs died in Law & Order, killed in a car accident. Lenny and drinking was involved.

Also, I keep telling nestra that Zelenka is, or was until Carson bought it, the leading contender for "appealing secondary character we can kill off during sweeps week." I still wouldn't be surprised.

Oh, oh! And in Master and Commander! The Hundred Days, I believe it was. My favorite character, dead dead dead! SO fucking shocking. *sob*