Erin Murphy, best known for her role as Tabitha on the beloved show “Bewitched,” recently shared her experience surrounding the passing of her on-screen mother, Elizabeth Montgomery, in 1995. In a candid interview on “Celebrity Drop” in December 2025, Murphy reflected on the difficulty of Montgomery’s death, especially when media outlets reached out to her instead of Montgomery’s real-life children to discuss her battle with colon cancer. Murphy expressed the emotional toll of seeing obituaries and in memoriams being prepared before Montgomery’s passing, highlighting the challenging nature of the situation.
Montgomery’s untimely death at the age of 62 left a lasting impact on Murphy, who will turn 62 herself next year. Reflecting on the loss, she remarked on the surreal nature of Montgomery’s passing at such a young age and admitted to not fully understanding the extent of her illness at the time. Despite hearing about Montgomery’s declining health through her son, Murphy was taken aback by how rapidly the situation unfolded.
In a separate interview in 2022 with “Pop Culture Retro,” Murphy shared warm memories of her time working with Montgomery on “Bewitched,” a show that ran for eight seasons until 1972. Starting on the show at just 2 years old, Murphy noted how she absorbed aspects of Montgomery’s personality due to their extensive time together on set. Describing Montgomery as intelligent, humorous, and beautiful, Murphy emphasized the impact of their time working together, even though their relationship may not have been as close after the show ended.
The enduring legacy of “Bewitched” and the relationship between the cast members, including Murphy and Montgomery, continues to resonate with fans to this day. The bittersweet recollections of their time together on set and the lasting bond they formed serve as a poignant reminder of the impact of the show and the meaningful connections that were forged during its production.
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