Samantha and Darrin

 Farewell to the legend of Bewitched: Elizabeth Montgomery & Dick York, 1992!

In the quiet winter of 1992, Elizabeth Montgomery made a heartfelt and private visit to Rockford, Michigan, to see her former Bewitched co-star Dick York, who was terminally ill with emphysema. It had been over 20 years since they last met—since York left the show in 1969 due to severe back pain.

When York opened his eyes and saw Elizabeth, emotions overflowed. She took his hand gently and said, “Hey, partner.” York whispered back, “Samantha.”

This tender moment was completely private—no cameras, no press—just two old friends reconnecting. Elizabeth had reached out to York’s family beforehand, respecting their wishes for privacy.

After she left, York kept whispering through his oxygen mask:

“She came all the way here. She still cares.”

Elizabeth never spoke publicly about that visit, but close friends and York’s family later shared the story, revealing how much it meant to both of them.

Their on-screen magic as Samantha and Darrin made Bewitched a beloved classic, but off-screen, York’s health struggles cut that chapter short. Though another actor took over, the original spark they shared was irreplaceable.