WHERE ARE THEY NOW: 42 actors who have been killed off 'The Walking Dead'

Kirsten AcunaOct 6, 2020, 09:33 IST

Some of the core cast may have left the show, but they're doing big things.Gene Page/AMC

"The Walking Dead" has killed off a lot of its cast since it premiered in 2010.
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Over the course of 10 seasons, AMC's "The Walking Dead" has said goodbye to tons of walkers and minor characters. They've also bid farewell to many members of the main cast.

After their time in the zombie apocalypse, "TWD" actors have gone on to become DC Comics' villains and Marvel antiheroes, as well as star in Hollywood blockbusters. Here's what the cast is up to now.

Amy Daire contributed to a previous version of this story.

Carol’s daughter Sophia died in season two after getting lost in the woods.

This was a shock because Sophia is still alive in the comics. Netflix

Since her days of being locked up in a barn, Madison Lintz has appeared on Amazon's murder mystery "Bosch."

Here's Lintz on "Bosch." Amazon

Dale was also killed off in season two.

Dale had a lot of great facial expressions. AMC

Jeffrey DeMunn has had small roles on several shows including "Mob City" and HBO's "Divorce."

Jeffrey DeMunn with Paul Giamatti on season two of Showtime's "Billions." Jeff Neumann/SHOWTIME

Rick killed his old police partner Shane Walsh at the end of season two.

Shane was originally brought on to try out for the role of Rick on "The Walking Dead." Gene Page/AMC

Bernthal has had a lot of success since "The Walking Dead." He was most recently in "Ford v Ferrari."

Jon Bernthal in "Ford v Ferrari." 20th Century Fox

Noah Emmerich played the brief, but important role of Dr. Edwin Jenner at the CDC in season one.

Jenner took his own life when he blew up the CDC in the season one finale. AMC

If he looks familiar, it's because he's Agent Stan Beeman on "The Americans."

Emmerich went from the CDC to the FBI. Patrick Harbron/FX

Sarah Wayne Callies played Lori Grimes, who met her fateful end in season three after giving birth to Judith.

Rick's wife was around until season three. Gene Page/AMC

Callies landed a lead role on USA's "Colony" and reprised her role on the "Prison Break" limited series.

Sarah Wayne Callies on "Colony." USA

Daryl's long-lost brother Merle Dixon was shot in the chest by The Governor in season three.

Merle Dixon returned in season three to be killed off. Gene Page / AMC

Since then, Michael Rooker went to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You may recognize him as the "Guardians of the Galaxy" antihero, Yondu Udonta.

Yondu became a fan favorite after "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." Marvel

Laurie Holden's character, Andrea Harrison, died in the season three finale.

Andrea shot herself before she turned into a walker after getting bit. Gene Page / AMC

Holden had a recurring role in "The Americans" in its fifth and sixth seasons.

Laurie Holden was on "TWD" for three seasons. YouTube/Adele Pinchelow

Milton was killed by the Governor in front of Andrea in season three.

Milton was a scientist studying the dead at Woodbury. AMC

Dallas Roberts has been in a string of big movies and TV shows since his departure.

Dallas Roberts at the opening night of "Lucky Guy" looks almost unrecognizable without the glasses. Dario Cantatore/Invision/AP

Beloved father Hershel was killed by the Governor in season four.

This wasn't the death we were expecting for Hershel. Gene Page/AMC

Scott Wilson died in 2018, but kept busy with a role on Netflix's "The OA."

Scott Wilson on "The OA." Netflix

The Governor was stabbed by Michonne and shot by his girlfriend, putting a fatal end to David Morrissey's role on the show.

The Governor went on a rampage in season four. Gene Page/AMC

Morrissey barely took a break between gigs. He appeared on "Extant" as Tobias shortly after he wrapped things up with "TWD."

Morrisey on "Extant." Amazon

Fans said goodbye to Beth in a surprise moment at the end of season five.

Daryl and Rick's group searched for Beth only for her to wind up dead once they reached her. Gene Page/AMC

Emily Kinney has appeared on "The Flash" and a number of other shows.

Kinney is a singer and an actress. ABC

Chad L. Coleman left the show after his character Tyreese was bitten in season five.

Tyreese started hallucinating in season five. Gene Page/AMC

Coleman has worked on "Arrow" and is currently on Seth McFarlane's Fox show "The Orville."

Here he is in an out of costume. Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime, Jordin Althaus/FOX

Robin Lord Taylor played a minor character named Sam who died at the hand of the cannibals in season five.

Sam was seen twice on the show. AMC/The Walking Dead

Robin Lord Taylor played one of the main villains on Fox's hit show "Gotham."

We think he's doing all right these days. Jessica Miglio/FOX

Andrew J. West played leader of the cannibals, Gareth.

Gareth was not a great man. Gene Page/AMC

West went from the leader of Terminus to the grandson of Prince Charming on "Once Upon a Time" on its final season.

West fought his way through the apocalypse to wind up in a fairy tale for one season. Jack Rowand/ABC

Noah also said farewell near the end of season five in one of the show's most gruesome deaths.

Noah received one of the show's most brutal deaths. Gene Page / AMC

Tyler James Williams took a role on "Criminal Minds" that led to a larger role on the show's spin-off "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders."

Tyler James Williams got his start as Chris on "Everybody Hates Chris." CBS

Rick’s love interest, Jessie, died in season six's mid-season opener.

She was devoured by walkers after her son was taken by the undead. Netflix

Alexandra Breckenridge landed a role in 2017's breakout TV series, tear-jerker "This Is Us."

Yes! They're the same person. NBC

Abraham Ford was the first to lose his life to Negan's bat Lucille in the season seven premiere.

How we miss Abraham's witty one-liners. Gene Page/AMC

Michael Cudlitz has been directing episodes of "The Walking Dead" and its new spinoff.

Michael Cudlitz at the 92Y. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Steven Yeun's Glenn was also mercilessly killed by Lucille.

The show was teasing Glenn's death for some time. Gene Page/AMC

Yeun has been extremely busy voicing characters and appearing in movies.

Steven Yeun has voiced a lot of characters since "TWD." Lars Niki/Getty Images for Netflix

The previous leader of Alexandria, Deanna, landed an ill-timed bite to the side.

There was no coming back from this. Netflix/AMC

Tovah Feldshuh has been on the CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" since 2015.

Feldshuh went from being a leader in the zombie apocalypse to an overbearing mom. CW

Austin Nichols portrayed her son Spencer Monroe, who left the show after his character was gutted by Negan.

Spencer tried to sell Rick out. Gene Page/AMC

Nichols jumped from one scary setting to the next. He moved to "Bates Motel."

He played Sam Loomis. A&E

Sonequa Martin-Green played Sasha who took her life in the season seven finale.

Sasha took a cyanide pill, hoping she would bite Negan as a walker. Gene Page/AMC, INSIDER composite

Martin-Green now plays the lead in CBS' All Access series "Star Trek: Discovery."

Her hair is even shorter for the space show. CBS

Mika was killed by her older sister Lizzie Samuels.

Mika is on the left while Lizzie is on the right. AMC

Kyla Kenedy had a major role on ABC's "Speechless."

Kyla Kenedy on ABC's "Speechless." ABC/Byron Cohen

Lizzie couldn't understand that zombies weren't real human beings, and that eventually led to her death.

Lizzie had a tough time adjusting to the world of the undead. Gene Page/AMC

Brighton Sharbino has appeared on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."

Brighton Sharbino is all grown up now. Here she is at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights in September. Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Universal Studios Hollywood

Juan Gabriel Pareja reprised his role as Morales after seven years only to be killed off one episode later by Daryl.

Morales lived! (For a short time.) Gene Page/AMC

Pareja appeared on an episode of "Chicago Med."

Juan Gabriel Pareja in August. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Chandler Riggs grew up on the show as Rick's son Carl Grimes.

Carl tripped and fell in the sixth episode of season eight while trying to help out a new friend, Siddiq. Gene Page/AMC

Riggs cut his hair, has worked on two movies, and is now on an ABC show.

Riggs said goodbye to his long hair after over seven years on "The Walking Dead" as he looks to other acting opportunities. David Becker/Getty Images for Xbox Live

Negan's Savior leader Gavin got a staff to the neck on the mid-season eight premiere.

Gavin handled trades with the Kingdom. Gene Page/AMC

Jayson Warner Smith reunited with Chandler Riggs on the movie "Only."

Jayson Warner Smith at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. Jemal Countess/Getty Images

Jared was brutally eaten to death as Morgan watched.

Morgan locked him in a room full of the undead. Gene Page/AMC

Actor Joshua Mikel can be seen in a lot of other movies.

You may have seen him around. Gene Page/AMC

Negan choked his right-hand man Simon to death after learning of his betrayal.

Simon got what was coming to him on season eight, episode 15. Gene Page/AMC

Steven Ogg is currently on the "Snowpiercer" TV series.

Steven Ogg also plays Rebus on "Westworld." HBO

Maggie ordered Gregory to be hanged in front of the entire Hilltop community on the season nine premiere.

Gregory pushed Maggie too far on the season nine premiere. Gene Page/AMC

Xander Berkeley has appeared on "Supergirl."

Xander Berkeley in October 2017 at the 3rd Annual Carney Awards in California. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Jesus was killed on the mid-season finale of season nine by the Whisperers.

Jesus' death introduced the show to the Whisperers. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

Tom Payne is the lead star on Fox's hit show, "Prodigal Son."

Payne cut his long hair for Fox's "Prodigal Son." Fox

Michonne stabbed her friend Jocelyn through the chest when she unleashed a group of feral children on her.

Jocelyn was reunited with Michonne after 15 years, but, as we learned, people changed when the world ended. Jace Downs/AMC

Rutina Wesley made a surprise guest appearance on "The Walking Dead." You've probably noticed the former "True Blood" star on a few other shows in recent years.

Rutina Wesley in 2018 at PaleyFest. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

The leader of the Highwaymen, Ozzy, was one of the Whisperers many victims on season nine's penultimate episode.

We didn't know you for long Ozzy. Gene Page/AMC

You've probably seen Angus Sampson in a lot of TV and movies.

Sampson played the organic mechanic in "Mad Max: Fury Road." Warner Bros.

Addy was one of the Hilltoppers taken from the fair and killed by the Whisperers.

Addy just wanted to be with Henry. That wasn't in the cards. Jace Downs/AMC

Kelley Mack has kept busy since getting killed off the show.

Kelley Mack in 2016's short "Not Your Average Joe." Peeshepig Productions

Enid was also snatched up from the fair and killed by the Whisperers.

Enid's final moments include seeing her smile at the fair. Gene Page/AMC

Katelyn Nacon is on the second season of Hulu's "Light as a Feather."

Katelyn Nacon will start filming on April 7, 2019. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Alanna Masterson played Tara Chambler since season four before she was unexpectedly killed by the Whisperers.

Tara has been on the show since season four. Gene Page/AMC

Masterson has juggled a few other shows during her time on "The Walking Dead."

Alanna Masterson at the 32nd Footwear News Achievement Awards at IAC Headquarters in December 2018. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Carol's adopted son Henry was character revealed to be murdered by the Whisperers.

Alpha retaliated against Henry after he swept her daughter off her feet. Gene Page/AMC

Matt Lintz is taking a little bit of a break after "The Walking Dead" to focus on school for now.

Matt Lintz at the 70 Emmy Awards on September 17, 2018. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Siddiq was murdered by Dante, who turned out to be a Whisperer.

Siddiq was slowly killed by someone he thought was his friend. Jace Downs/AMC

Avi Nash unveiled a new haircut after getting killed off the show.

Nash didn't wait to cut his hair. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

Juan Javier Cardenas played fan-favorite Dante from the comics, who turned out to be a Whisperer spy.

Dante was killed on season 10, episode eight. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

You may recognize Cardenas from "Swat."

Juan Javier Cardenas in 2017. Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Alpha, the leader of the Whisperers, was caught off guard when Negan killed her.

Samantha Morton joined the show on season nine. Jace Downs/AMC

Morton is writing a new movie and growing her hair back out.

Samantha Morton in 2018. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP

Gamma/Mary was brutally killed off "The Walking Dead" by Beta.

Mary started off as a loyal Whisperer, but deserted the group when she learned Alpha was lying to the Whisperers. Gene Page/AMC

Thora Birch has already finished another project.

Thora Birch in 2019. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Beatrice was torn apart by Beta's army of the undead on the season 10 finale.

Beatrice made a total of 11 appearances on "TWD" since season seven. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

Briana Venskus is working on another TV show.

Briana Venskus is seen at a special screening of "The Walking Dead" season 10 at the TCL Chinese Theater on September 23, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Daryl quickly killed Beta by stabbing him in the eyes on the finale.

Beta died surrounded by the undead. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

Ryan Hurst is leaving the land of the dead for a more magical one.

Ryan Hurst is seen at the season 10 special screening of AMC's "The Walking Dead" in Hollywood, California in 2019. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

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