A Different World (1987): The Cast – The Ones We Lost and The Ones Still Here

. For millions of viewers, Hillman College wasn’t just a campus—it felt like a place we once knew. A Different World turned college life, romance, friendship, race, ambition, and growing pains into television history, becoming one of the most memorable sitcoms of its era. But behind those unforgettable smiles were lives marked by success, struggle, heartbreak, and unexpected tragedy. Nearly 40 years later, who is still here? And which beloved stars never got to see how their stories would end?