Top Character Deaths in The Walking Dead: A Definitive Guide

Key Characters Killed on ‘Walking Dead’

Rick Grimes (played by Andrew Lincoln, center) tries to keep some sense of normalcy in a post-apocalyptic world overrun with walkers on AMC's 'The Walking Dead', but characters come and go quickly on the gruesome show. *Spoiler alert!*
Rick Grimes tries to keep some sense of normalcy in a post-apocalyptic world.

Iconic Deaths That Shocked Fans

  • Governor: After being stabbed by Michonne, the Governor was shot to death by Lilly.
  • Jessie: While trying to escape with her sons, Jessie was attacked after her son, Sam, panicked. Michonne ultimately killed Jessie’s other son, Ron.
  • Nicholas: Fans were beginning to like Nicholas, but he met a tragic fate as a gang of walkers devoured him in front of Glenn.
  • Noah: Introduced in the fifth season, Noah was brutally killed by walkers during a terrifying attack.
  • Tyreese: Injured by a walker, Tyreese experienced haunting visions of friends before his death.
  • Beth: In a heartbreaking finale, she died after an altercation with Dawn.
  • Lizzie: One of the most shocking deaths came when Lizzie, who had killed her sister, was shot by Carol after being deemed too dangerous.
  • Shane: A pivotal character, Shane was killed by Rick and returned as a walker before being put down by Carl.
  • T-Dog: A hero in his own right, T-Dog was bitten while trying to save Carol.
  • Dale: The group’s moral compass, Dale was disemboweled in a visceral episode.
  • Lori: Dying during childbirth, Lori’s fate was sealed when Carl shot her to prevent her from turning.
  • Sophia: After getting lost, Sophia returned as a walker, leading to a heart-wrenching moment for Rick.
  • Amy: After being bitten, Amy’s sister had to make the painful choice to put her down.
  • Merle: After being killed and reanimated, Merle was finally stabbed by his brother to end his suffering.
  • Andrea: Bitten and with no escape, Andrea chose to shoot herself to avoid becoming a walker.
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