Major Deaths:
* Matthew Crawley: Dies in a car accident on Christmas Day in Season 3, just after his son is born.
* Lady Sybil Crawley: Dies from complications after giving birth to her daughter in Season 3.
* Lady Grantham: Dies peacefully in her sleep in Season 6, after suffering a stroke.
* Mr. Bates: Dies in Season 6, though it is unclear if this is a true death or a misinterpretation (it is later revealed he is still alive).
Other Notable Deaths:
* O'Brien: Leaves Downton Abbey and moves to a new life in London, where she dies.
* Mrs. Hughes: Dies of natural causes, though her exact cause of death is not specified.
* Mr. Carson: Dies off-screen, with his death revealed in a letter during the Downton Abbey movie.
Important Note:
* The show often focuses on the emotional impact of death, rather than gruesome details.
* The series features several other minor characters who die, but their deaths are not always the focus of the story.
* Some characters' fates are left ambiguous, particularly in the movie, adding to the mystery and intrigue.
Let me know if you'd like more information about any of these deaths, or if you have any other questions about Downton Abbey!