Brian Aherne moments before his death in Titanic (1953).
Brian Aherne (1902 - 1986)
Film Deaths[]
- Juarez (1939) [Emperor Maximilian von Hapsburg]: Executed by a firing squad. (I don't know whether the movie ends before or after the execution.)
- The Man Who Lost Himself (1941) [John Evans/Malcolm Scott]: Playing a dual role, "Malcolm" is killed (off-screen) in a subway accident. ("John" survives the movie.)
- Smilin' Through (1941) [Sir John Carteret]: Dies of heart failure after falling asleep in his chair while playing chess with Ian Hunter; his spirit rises from his body (appearing as he had in youth) and joins Jeanette MacDonald's spirit. (Thanks to Joe)
- Titanic (1953) [Captain E. J. Smith]: Drowned (off-screen) in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
- Lancelot and Guinevere (1963) [King Arthur]: Killed (off-screen) by Michael Meacham; we learn of his death afterwards when George Baker informs Cornel Wilde. (Thanks to Gordon)
Notable Connections[]
- Brother of actor Patrick Aherne.
- Ex-Mr. Joan Fontaine.
- Mr. Eleanor de Liagre Labrot.
Gallery[]
The sinking of the Titanic in Titanic (1953).