15 Beloved MAMA'S FAMILY Actors Who Tragically Passed Away??

15 Beloved MAMA'S FAMILY Actors Who Tragically Passed Away?? Mama's Family cast then and now in 2026. See how the stars of this beloved classic sitcom changed over the decades and remember the cast members who have sadly passed away since the series first premiered. Originally airing from 1983 to 1990, Mama's Family became a memorable part of American television comedy, following the outspoken Thelma “Mama” Harper and her hilariously dysfunctional family in Raytown. In this video, we look back at Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Harvey Korman, Dorothy Lyman, Ken Berry, Beverly Archer, Allan Kayser, Vicki Lawrence, and other familiar faces who helped make the series unforgettable. If Mama's Family still brings back memories for you, tell us which character or episode you remember most.