7 Shocking Character Deaths on Walking Dead, and Where the Actors Went Next

Not everyone survives a zombie apocalypse

As fans of AMC's The Walking Dead know, the popular series has chewed its way through a rotating cast of characters who get killed off each season (this is a zombie apocalypse, after all). As the ratings behemoth gets set to return for its sixth season on Sunday, here are some of the most notable actors whose characters did not survive.

It probably goes without saying, but there are big spoilers ahead for anyone who isn't caught up:

Shane Walsh

Played by: Jon Bernthal

Who he was: The best friend and right-hand man of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), until the two clashed over how to lead the group of survivors.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in