Fans of a beloved TV classic have been left stunned after the sudden death of it's star's granddaughter at just 37 years old. The heartbreaking news was shared by fan page The Bewitched History, which revealed show star Dick York's granddaughter Haylee had died unexpectedly in her sleep - sparking an outpouring of grief from those connected to the iconic series. The tribute read that Haylee was "beautiful and kind and funny", with the author recalling meeting her in both 2014 and 2018.

Images shared alongside the post showed Haylee with Erin Murphy - known to fans as Tabitha - as well as with her sisters and beside a statue of Elizabeth Montgomery in Salem. "I met Haylee in 2014 and again in 2018. She was so beautiful and kind and funny," the post continued. "She is also seen here with her TV aunt Erin Murphy, with her real sisters with their TV grandma Elizabeth Montgomery's statue in Salem, and looking remarkably like her "Grammy Sammy" some years ago.

"Please keep the York family in your prayers." The sudden loss has sent shockwaves through the Bewitched fan community, with tributes flooding in online.

One fan wrote: "Rest in peace, too young, too soon and very devastating to hear this. My deeps condolences to the York family and friends"

Another added: "Oh no!!!!! My sincere condolences I'm heart broken hearing this" A third said: "Devastating! What a wonderful man and such a terrible thing to happen to his granddaughter."

The tragedy has struck at a time when nostalgia for the show is already running high.

This week marked 59 years since Bewitched aired its landmark 100th episode, Charlie Harper, Winner, on March 23, 1967 - a major milestone during the sitcom's golden run.

First airing in 1964, Bewitched quickly became a television phenomenon. Created by Sol Saks and produced by Harry Ackerman, the show blended fantasy with domestic comedy, drawing in millions of viewers at its peak.

Across eight seasons and 254 episodes, it became one of the defining sitcoms of its era, earning 22 Emmy nominations and three wins. At its height, it pulled in around 25 million viewers each week - numbers that dwarf many modern programmes.

York, who played the original Darrin from 1964 to 1969, became a household name before being replaced due to health issues. The role was later taken over by Dick Sargent, but for many fans, York remained the definitive face of the character.

Despite being cancelled in 1972 after a dip in ratings, the show never truly disappeared. It found a new life in syndication, continuing to air across generations and inspiring later hits including Sabrina the Teenage Witch.