ABC’s The Goldbergs broadcast an original episode tonight, which was dedicated to the star of the series George Segal who died yesterday in Santa Rosa, CA, of complications of bypass surgery. He was 87 years old.
The new episode, which featured Segal, ended with an In Memoriam video card that included Segal’s photo as his Goldbergs character and his year of birth and year of death (1934-2021). You can watch it below.
For the past eight years, Segal has been a regular character in the family comedy series set on ABC in the 1980s, playing Albert “Pops” Solomon, Beverly’s widowed father (Wendi McLendon-Covey) and a World War II veteran. The last episode he filmed before his death, Episode 16 of the current eighth season of the show, is scheduled to air on April 7. It is not clear whether his character’s death will be addressed this season as The Goldbergs is recording his season finale this week. It hasn’t been renewed for season 9 yet.
“On behalf of everyone in The Goldbergs we are devastated by the loss of our dear friend, George, ”said the cast and crew in a statement yesterday. “He was kind, sweet, as well as talented and funny. George was the true epitome of the class and he touched all of our lives deeply. It was an honor and a privilege to have you as a colleague and friend all these years. It is no surprise to any of us who know him so well that he is a true national treasure. He will be missed by everyone. POPS, we’re going to miss your banjo and your contagious laugh. Rest in peace.”
Thanks for everything, Pops. pic.twitter.com/XxvUBcgC6H
– The Goldbergs (@TheGoldbergsABC) March 25, 2021