As of 2025, a haunting reflection on the show’s legacy emerges, as all principal cast members have sadly passed away, each leaving behind a remarkable legacy in British television. Paul Eddington, who brought depth to the role of Hacker, died from lymphoma complications in 1995 at 68, while Nigel Hawthorne, who portrayed the masterful Sir Humphrey, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2001 at 72. Their performances created iconic figures in British TV history.
