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The TV characters we'd bring back in a heartbeat

Television has been a long part of our lives, giving us our entertainment and an escape amid the struggles of everyday life. Over the years, people have laughed, cried and rooted for characters as they navigate their own worlds, sometimes seeing pieces of themselves in their stories along the way.

The TV characters we'd bring back in a heartbeat

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Television has been a long part of our lives, giving us our entertainment and an escape amid the struggles of everyday life.

Over the years, people have laughed, cried and rooted for characters as they navigate their own worlds, sometimes seeing pieces of themselves in their stories along the way.

Some characters leave, some die, and some leave behind a role that never quite gets filled.

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Television has been a long part of our lives, giving us our entertainment and an escape amid the struggles of everyday life. Over the years, people have laughed, cried and rooted for characters as they navigate their own worlds, sometimes seeing pieces of themselves in their stories along the way. Some characters leave, some die, and some leave behind a role that never quite gets filled.

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  • Their stories may have ended, but the impact they left on viewers can linger long after the credits roll.

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That is why saying goodbye to some of them can be harder than expected. The TV characters we'd bring back in a heartbeat

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