The Characters Passed Away Along with Them


 * Ginny Johnson passed away right after her actress, Barbara Hamilton's passing at the age of 69. Kara takes over her farming business.
 * Midge Smoot passed away right after her actress, Bobo Lewis's passing at the age of 72. Becky takes over her fortune telling business.
 * Dan Jones passed away right after his actor, Ari Magder's passing at the age of 28.
 * Harry Cupper passed away right after his actor, Leonard Jackson's passing at the age of 85. The Harry Cupper Memorial Bench is dedicated to his memories.
 * Barton Winslow passed away right after his actor, Gerard Parkes's passing at the age of 90. His son, Barton Jr. Winslow (played by Tom Hanks) takes over his general store.