Fans were devastated when Matthew died after the birth of his son after being involved in a car accident. His death took place in the Christmas Day special, so Merry Christmas to all of the viewers there!

Which episode does Matthew Crawley die?

So you can imagine how distraught audiences where when Dan Steven's pivotal character, Matthew Crawley, was unceremoniously killed off in the season 3 finale.

Does Matthew die in down?

Mary soon became pregnant and gave birth in September 1921 to their son, George Crawley. Unfortunately, Matthew was killed shortly afterwards in a car accident after a visit to his wife and newborn son at the hospital, making George the heir of the title, earldom, estate, and fortune.