How Did Casper The Friendly Ghost Die? The Truth Is Sadder Than You May Think

Casper the Gentle Ghost has brought joy and kindness to numerous generations for many years. Despite being a friend to Wendy the Witch with her red hat and Lil’ Hot Stuff, the small devil, Casper has always been an upright spirit in the presence of mischief, if not outright malevolence. However, upon closer consideration, there’s an eerie quality about him – he’s a ghost of a child who died at a very young age in his world. In some versions of his story, this tragic death has profound and heartfelt consequences for his parents.