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

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: 42 actors who have been killed off 'The Walking Dead'
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.
  • Insider breaks down the shows and movies in which former "TWD" actors now star.
  • Sonequa Martin-Green will be in the "Space Jam" sequel. Tom Payne currently plays the lead on "Prodigal Son." Ryan Hurst is working on a Hulu series.

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.

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

After searching for her all season, it was heartbreaking to find Sofia locked up at the farm where everyone was staying all along.

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

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

She also acted in "Parental Guidance" alongside Billy Crystal and Bette Midler and took a small role in a "Nashville" episode. Lintz appeared in 2018 horror movie "Tell Me Your Name," too.

Her younger brother, Matthew, played Henry on "The Walking Dead."

Dale was also killed off in season two.

Dale was also killed off in season two.
Dale had a lot of great facial expressions.      AMC

You might have recognized him from his earlier work in "The Green Mile" and "The Shawshank Redemption."

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

Jeffrey DeMunn has had small roles on several shows including "Mob City" and HBO
Jeffrey DeMunn with Paul Giamatti on season two of Showtime's "Billions."      Jeff Neumann/SHOWTIME

In addition to those shows he's also taken on the part of Chuck Rhoades, Sr. on Showtime series "Billions." He appeared in 2017's movie "Marshall," as well.

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

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

Shane died early in the comic as well, so Bernthal was more than prepared to have a short-lived run on the show.

"I fought very hard for the role of Shane, and they were clear with me that I was fighting to play a character that wasn't going to last too long on the show," Bernthal said in an interview with Starcasm. "But that was all right with me. That was a gift, because I could really craft a beginning, middle, and end for Shane."

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

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

Bernthal starred on Netflix's Marvel spin-off series "The Punisher." He also worked alongside his former cast mate, Jeffrey DeMunn, in "Mob City," and landed roles in hit movies "Fury" and "Sicario."

Bernthal is working on a lot of projects, including "The Sopranos" prequel, "The Many Saints of Newark," which will also star Vera Farmiga. A few of the other films he's currently working on include "King Richard" and an untitled Sandra Bullock project.

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

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

He "opted out" after he couldn't find a cure to the zombie virus. He told Rick that everyone is infected and will turn once they die.

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

If he looks familiar, it
Emmerich went from the CDC to the FBI.      Patrick Harbron/FX

First, Emmerich couldn't find a cure for the zombie apocalypse and then he couldn't find Russian spies living next door to him. Poor guy.

He's currently starring on Netflix's comedy "Space Force." He's also working on an upcoming TV series, "Suspicion."

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

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

She wiped her hands clean of the show after departing. When asked if she kept up with "TWD" or the other characters' fates, she revealed that she never had to begin with.

"I never watched the show, actually. I'd watch scenes here and there, primarily of other people's work, but I don't get a whole lot of watching myself, and if anything, it's not really good for my head," Callies said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

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

Callies landed a lead role on USA
Sarah Wayne Callies on "Colony."      USA

"Prison Break" returned to Fox for nine episodes April 2017. Callies also starred in the film "Into the Storm."

She recently starred on Fox's canceled series "Council of Dads."

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

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

Daryl heartbreakingly found his brother turned into a walker.

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

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

Rooker was a scene-stealer in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" when he said, "I'm Mary Poppins, y'all." It inspired a lot of cosplay mashups at fan conventions.

Rooker appeared on "True Detective's" third season and will play a part in "Fast 9" and James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" next year.

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

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

At the time, no one was expecting Andrea to go since she was still alive in the comics.

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

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

Before that she held minor roles in "Major Crimes" and "Chicago Fire" as well as a part in "Dumb and Dumber To."

Holden has also produced two films, "Honeytrap" for Netflix and "The Time of Their Lives" for Universal. She currently appears on Fox legal drama "Proven Innocent." She voiced a character in animated movie "Arctic Dogs."

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

Milton was killed by the Governor in front of Andrea in season three.
Milton was a scientist studying the dead at Woodbury.      AMC

Milton was just trying to help Andrea. When the Governor found out about his betrayal, he was fatally stabbed.

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

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

Roberts has been in "Dallas Buyers Club," "Walk the Line," CBS' "The Good Wife," and "American Crime."

He starred on Netflix's "Insatiable" and appears on the streaming service's "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings."

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

Beloved father Hershel was killed by the Governor in season four.
This wasn't the death we were expecting for Hershel.      Gene Page/AMC

Hershel was decapitated in front of Rick's crew. It was a pretty upsetting moment for everyone when Hershel's life came to such a tragic end. Thankfully, the cast and crew at "TWD" made sure Wilson knew just how loved he was before he left.

"On the last day of filming, everyone was wearing suspenders because Hershel wears them and they were applauding when I got there. It was real touching that they cared enough to do something special like that," Wilson said in an interview with Daily Dead.

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

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

Like his old cast mate Madison Lintz, Wilson also earned a spot on "Bosch." He later appeared on Netflix's canceled "The OA." Fans have passionately petitioned for the show's return outside the streaming service's LA headquarters.

Wilson voiced his "Walking Dead" character in 2017's "Robot Chicken" parody special of the AMC series. Wilson died October 2018 due to complications from leukemia. He appeared posthumously on the ninth season of "The Walking Dead" during Rick's final episode and "The OA."

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 was stabbed by Michonne and shot by his girlfriend, putting a fatal end to David Morrissey
The Governor went on a rampage in season four.      Gene Page/AMC

The Governor was one of the show's best villains.

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

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

While working on "Extant" he got to know the villain who'd be torturing Rick and his crew next. Jeffrey Dean Morgan had the lead role on the CBS show.

Morrissey also appeared on "The Missing" and landed the lead role on Amazon's show "Britannia." He recently appeared on Amazon mini-series "Good Omens" with David Tennant and will appear on "The Singapore Grip" this year.

Next, he's working on a mini-series called "The Remote Read."

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

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

Beth was accidentally shot in the head after she stabbed the leader of another group.

After leaving "The Walking Dead," Kinney opened up about how hard it is when characters get killed off.

"Even though there are zombies and it’s based on a comic book, it definitely tackles big questions about our existence and what it means to be alive if you’re just surviving. It felt very real," Kinney told The Cut. "Being isolated in this place with a bunch of actors, and they naturally just become your family after so much time. And then when people are killed off, it feels very real because they go away."

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

Emily Kinney has appeared on "The Flash" and a number of other shows.
Kinney is a singer and an actress.      ABC

Kinney turned to other TV shows to fill her time between roles. She also had parts in "Masters of Sex," "The Knick," and "Arrow" before "Conviction."

Her singing career is in full swing as well. In 2017, she started a band called The Sweetheart Deal. Kinney currently stars on Netflix's "Messiah."

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

Chad L. Coleman left the show after his character Tyreese was bitten in season five.
Tyreese started hallucinating in season five.      Gene Page/AMC

Tyreese died due to complications from blood loss after having his arm amputated because of a walker bite.

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

Coleman has worked on "Arrow" and is currently on Seth McFarlane
Here he is in an out of costume.      Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime, Jordin Althaus/FOX

Coleman plays an alien Klyden on "The Orville." You can also catch him on the CW's "All American" and CBS All Access' "Interrogation."

He'll rejoin some of "TWD" cast on Amazon's animated adaptation of the "Invincible" comic.

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

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

Rick ran into Sam in season four of the series before being briefly reunited with him at Terminus in season five. When he and Glenn get stuck in a lineup, Sam is seen next to them before he's killed by a butcher.

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

Robin Lord Taylor played one of the main villains on Fox
We think he's doing all right these days.      Jessica Miglio/FOX

You may not have recognized him without the blonde hair, but Robin Lord Taylor has been scheming and making deals as iconic Batman villain, The Penguin.

He's also juggling several movies in 2018, including "The Mandela Effect." Taylor recently appeared in "John Wick: Chapter 3." Now that "Gotham" has ended, you can see him on the second season of Netflix's "You."

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

Andrew J. West played leader of the cannibals, Gareth.
Gareth was not a great man.      Gene Page/AMC

Rick brutally killed him in a church after Gareth and his friends ate Bob's leg.

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

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

"Once Upon a Time" will ended after its seventh season. He has some movies lined up, including "Tired Lungs," comedy "Antiquities," and "So Cold the River."

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

Noah also said farewell near the end of season five in one of the show
Noah received one of the show's most brutal deaths.      Gene Page / AMC

Noah got trapped in a revolving door and was eaten alive by walkers. Luckily, the fate of the actor hasn't been nearly as gloomy.

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 took a role on "Criminal Minds" that led to a larger role on the show
Tyler James Williams got his start as Chris on "Everybody Hates Chris."      CBS

Williams most recently starred on ABC's "Whiskey Cavalier" alongside his old "Walking Dead" costar, Lauren Cohan. The show was canceled after one season.

He's currently working on Lee Daniels' upcoming bio drama "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday."

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

Rick’s love interest, Jessie, died in season six
She was devoured by walkers after her son was taken by the undead.      Netflix

Her short-lived time on "The Walking Dead" made a big impact. She played Rick's love interest before he moved on to Michonne.

Some were sad and surprised to see her go, but Breckenridge probably wouldn't have landed her next big gig if she had stayed.

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

Alexandra Breckenridge landed a role in 2017
Yes! They're the same person.      NBC

Breckenridge plays Sophie, Kevin's ex-wife.

Since leaving "TWD" she has also continued to lend her vocals to "Family Guy" in additional voices, which she's been doing since 2005. She stars on Netflix's series "Virgin River."

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

Abraham Ford was the first to lose his life to Negan
How we miss Abraham's witty one-liners.      Gene Page/AMC

One reason he hasn't done too much since he left "TWD" is because he wasn't allowed to look for a job until after the episode aired.

"Both Stephen [who plays Glenn] and I weren't even able to pursue work until last Monday so we'll have to see what is next," Cudlitz said in an interview with Mirror Online a week after the season premiere.

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

Michael Cudlitz has been directing episodes of "The Walking Dead" and its new spinoff.
Michael Cudlitz at the 92Y.      Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

After his ABC show "The Kids are Alright" was cancelled, Cudlitz has been directing more episodes of "TWD" and two episodes of the new spinoff, "The Walking Dead: World Beyond." It's something he wanted to do for a long time.

In November, Cudlitz opened a speakeasy in Nashville called Red Phone Booth.

He's also among an A-list cast for Amazon Prime's upcoming animated series "Invincible." Zazie Beetz, Mark Hamill, and Sandra Oh are among the cast involved. It's a bit of a "Walking Dead" reunion for Cudlitz since its an adaptation of another long-running Robert Kirkman comic.

Read more: 'The Walking Dead' actor Michael Cudlitz asked to direct an episode of the show for years before being given a chance

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

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

Original cast member Steven Yeun, who played Glenn Rhee, also met his fate during that horrific scene, but according to an interview he gave with GQ it wasn't too hard to let go of Glenn.

"I wouldn't say it was hard, but it's been affecting, to recap everything I've been through. It was less about losing that character, per se, and more about all the things I got to experience while playing this character," he said. "It wasn't hard to let go of the character. I'm saying that now. But I might be crying tomorrow."

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

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

Yeun was in Netflix's "Okja" and horror movie "Mayhem." He has also voiced Steve Palchuk in Netflix's "Trollhunters" and Keith in "Voltron." You may have heard of his excellent foreign film, "Burning."

More recently, Yeun appeared on an episode of "The Twilight Zone" reboot on CBS All Access. Yeun will also lend his voice to "Invincible" and star in A24's upcoming movie "Minari, which you can watch a trailer for here.

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

The previous leader of Alexandria, Deanna, landed an ill-timed bite to the side.
There was no coming back from this.      Netflix/AMC

She didn't go down without a fight. She used her last moments to kill some of the undead as Rick and the group escaped Alexandria from harm.

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

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

Feldshuh plays the mother of the main character, Rebecca. You can see her singing on the show here. The actress also voices Aunt Z on "Star Wars Resistance." Feldshuh has been working on the film "Come Find Me."

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

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

After he met the same end as the comic character he was portraying, Nichols spoke to Entertainment Weekly about what he's going to miss most.

"First and foremost, I am going to miss the people. Everyone on the show is really a joy to be around. I know everyone says that and people probably say that about every show and movie, but this is really a special show and a really cool vibe around it," he said.

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

Nichols jumped from one scary setting to the next. He moved to "Bates Motel."
He played Sam Loomis.      A&E

Nichols also appeared on the second season of Sundance's "This Close." You can also see him on "Ray Donovan." This year, he's set to appear in the thriller "Masquerade."

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

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

Sasha threw Negan off guard when she surprised him as a walker.

Martin-Green later said on the series' aftershow that her death felt "right and complete."

"It was quite poetic when I found out how it was going to happen. It was the perfect culmination of [Sasha's] life. I felt like all of my roads had led to that moment of getting to that place of complete selflessness. It felt perfect," Martin-Green said.

"It was the first time we had ever rooted for a walker but it was also beautiful because the way I saw it is that warrior spirit lives on," she continued. "Even in death, I was still going to fight because I had realized my purpose: Everything before that had been self-preservation, self-defense mechanisms and basically self-obsession. Over the course of my life as Sasha, it was progressing beyond that to the point where said I now have a greater purpose that's much bigger than me and that's for the future and I'm going to do it even in death."

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

Martin-Green now plays the lead in CBS
Her hair is even shorter for the space show.      CBS

The show's second season premiered in 2019. It was recently renewed for a third season on CBS All Access. Martin-Green will also be in the "Space Jam" sequel that's set for 2021.

She's also among the former cast to be a part of "Invincible."

Mika was killed by her older sister Lizzie Samuels.

Mika was killed by her older sister Lizzie Samuels.
Mika is on the left while Lizzie is on the right.      AMC

A disturbed Lizzie tried to make a point about the undead when she killed her sister on season five. Instead, she simply horrified both Carol and Tyreese.

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

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

Kenedy played the youngest sibling on the ABC sitcom, but unlike her "Walking Dead" character, Dylan DiMeo was more outspoken and a bit of a prankster. The show was canceled after three seasons.

She has since appeared on "Chicago Med" and "Chicago P.D." and voices a character on the animated short, "If You Gie a Mouse a Cookie." Kenedy is currently working on a comedy, "Mr. Mayor," with Tina Fey.

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

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

Carol had no choice but to kill Lizzie after she threatened to harm baby Judith and turn her into a zombie.

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

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

Sharbino recently turned 16 and has had several roles since her days of befriending walkers. She appeared in 2016's "Miracles from Heaven" and starred in a movie called "Urban Country" in 2018.

This year, Sharbino appears on YouTube series "Zoe Valentine" and "Players." She also appears in the movie "Beckman."

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

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

Fans weren't happy about Morales' quick return but the character may have a lasting impact on Rick down the line in season eight.

Pareja appeared on an episode of "Chicago Med."

Pareja appeared on an episode of "Chicago Med."
Juan Gabriel Pareja in August.      Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Pareja told Insider about his return to the show. You can read our full interview with him here.

Pareja also voiced characters in video games "State of Decay 2" and "Just Cause 4." This year, he appeared in "Adopt a Highway" and TV show "FBI."

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

Chandler Riggs grew up on the show as Rick
Carl tripped and fell in the sixth episode of season eight while trying to help out a new friend, Siddiq.      Gene Page/AMC

After surviving roughly three years in the zombie apocalypse, Carl was bit by a walker in the eighth season. He finally revealed the bite on his torso to his father and took his life on the mid-season premiere after saying goodbye.

Read more: 'The Walking Dead' star weighs in on Sunday's big death: 'I'm not really bitter about it'

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

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

Riggs is just getting started. He recently finished up two films, "Inherit the Viper" and "Only." The first film also stars Josh Hartnett and will feature Riggs with a mohawk he debuted on social media.

"I did one in December where I had a mullet. It was really, really gross, but it was called, 'Inherit the Viper,' and I play this white-trash, redneck kind of kid," Riggs told press on a conference call for "The Walking Dead" in February 2018. "The other movie that I did, it's called 'Only,' I get to play this psychopath, deadly, murderous kind of kid. I'm really, really excited for people to see that one because it's really cool. It was really fun to shoot."

Recently, Riggs landed a recurring role on ABC's "A Million Little Things."

Riggs has also been producing electronic music for about a year and a half under the alias Eclipse. You can listen to some of his work here.

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

Negan
Gavin handled trades with the Kingdom.      Gene Page/AMC

Little Henry took out the Savior while he had his back against the wall to Morgan, Carol, and Ezekiel. Henry held Gavin responsible for the death of his brother Benjamin.

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

Jayson Warner Smith reunited with Chandler Riggs on the movie "Only."
Jayson Warner Smith at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival.      Jemal Countess/Getty Images

Warner Smith appeared on an episode of "Outer Banks" this year. Currently, he's working on TV movie "Salvage" and new show "Verified."

Jared was brutally eaten to death as Morgan watched.

Jared was brutally eaten to death as Morgan watched.
Morgan locked him in a room full of the undead.      Gene Page/AMC

Jared finally got what was coming to him after killing Benjamin on season seven.

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

Actor Joshua Mikel can be seen in a lot of other movies.
You may have seen him around.      Gene Page/AMC

He recently appeared in "Game Night" and heckled Margot Robbie in "I, Tonya." He was also on an episode of the CW's superhero show "Black Lightning" and was a bad guy in Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp" and "Stuber."

This year, he appeared on an episode of Hulu's "The Act" and "The Purge" TV show. Mikel also appears in the movie "Only" with Riggs and Warner Smith.

You may or may not have recognized him briefly playing Jesus on an episode of "Doom Patrol." Later this year, he'll appear in the forthcoming biographical film "Respect."

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

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

Negan wasn't pleased with Simon after he ordered the junkyard gang dead. He was furious when Simon tried to orchestrate his murder behind his back.

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

Steven Ogg is currently on the "Snowpiercer" TV series.
Steven Ogg also plays Rebus on "Westworld."      HBO

Ogg returned for the second season of "Westworld" and has plenty on his plate afterward.

In 2018, Ogg told Insider he was busy on a number of projects he was either starring in or producing, including 'The Short History of the Long Road." Ogg said he really wanted to try to get back into theater at the time.

Currently, you can see him on TNT's "Snowpiercer." He's also working on a horror Western "The Moonshine Gang of Cheyenne."

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

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

Gregory tried to have Maggie assassinated so he could reclaim his role as leader of the community once again.

That didn't work out so well when Maggie fought off her attacker and then called Gregory out for his betrayal. Tired of his antics and attempts to sabotage her leadership, Maggie sentenced him to death.

Xander Berkeley has appeared on "Supergirl."

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

Berkeley appears on season four of CW's "Supergirl" as Agent Liberty's dad, Peter Lockwood.

He has has also appeared in comedy "The Wall of Mexico" and thriller "Dark Harbor." This year, he was in an episode of "MacGyver" and "Bull."

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

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

Jesus didn't realize there were people hidden among the undead he was fighting. Near the end of the mid-season finale, a walker dodged his attack and stabbed him shockingly through the back.

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

Tom Payne is the lead star on Fox
Payne cut his long hair for Fox's "Prodigal Son."      Fox

"If the right role comes along, I'll shave everything off. But I think I'll keep it just to see what's around the corner," Payne told Insider in November 2018.

After his exit from the show, Payne became engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Akerman. In March, Payne was cast as the lead on Fox's "Prodigal Son" and cut his long locks.

"If you get offered the lead in your own television show at the new Fox, then I think you take it," Payne told Insider.

Read more: 'They knew I was a bit unhappy': 'The Walking Dead' star says he was frustrated and bored with his role on the show

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

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

Not only did Jocelyn try and kidnap Judith and the other children of Alexandria for her own survival, but she was also willing to kill Michonne and her unborn child to get away with them.

No one hits Michonne with a two-by-four and gets away with it on "The Walking Dead." Jocelyn had to go.

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 made a surprise guest appearance on "The Walking Dead." You
Rutina Wesley in 2018 at PaleyFest.      Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Wesley has appeared on "Arrow" and "Queen Sugar." Wesley was also filming a sci-fi thriller called "No Running."

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

The leader of the Highwaymen, Ozzy, was one of the Whisperers many victims on season nine
We didn't know you for long Ozzy.      Gene Page/AMC

Poor Ozzy never got to watch that movie at the Kingdom because he was out there trying to save lives. Instead, he got piked.

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

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

Sampson has appeared on "Fargo" and in "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Where the Wild Things Are." Most recently, he appeared in Clint Eastwood's "The Mule."

Since "TWD," he has narrated on "Les Norton" and appears on CBS All Access' "No Activity." Currently, he's working on a sport comedy from director Taika Waititi called "Next Goal Wins."

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

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

Addy was last seen speaking with Henry at the Kingdom's fair. Alpha may have spotted her with Henry, making her a target to get kidnapped and killed.

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

Kelley Mack has kept busy since getting killed off the show.
Kelley Mack in 2016's short "Not Your Average Joe."      Peeshepig Productions

Mack appeared on TV show "9-1-1" and ABC's "Schooled."

She'll appear in a string of "Vincent," "Lulu," and "My Own Silence" next and is also working on a movie called "Moon Lane."

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

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

After being on the show since season five, Enid was captured by the Whisperers. Though she put up a valiant fight in the barn at the very end, she wound up on a pike. Enid's deaths was one of the most shocking of the pike deaths.

Katelyn Nacon, who plays Enid, told Insider she originally thought her character wasn't going to make it past season six. Nacon also thought her story started slowing down on the show.

"I think around season eight, things started to slow down a lot for [Enid]. She was kind of in the background a lot, and her story wasn't really progressing," said Nacon. "Even with season nine, she became a doctor, but the show didn't really progress more with her character other than her becoming a doctor and getting a boyfriend."

"It's sad that you have a really strong independent woman character on your show already, but then, you put her storyline so focused on a man," she added.

Read more: 'The Walking Dead's' Katelyn Nacon was 'a little bummed out' her character was pushed into another love interest role

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

Katelyn Nacon is on the second season of Hulu
Katelyn Nacon will start filming on April 7, 2019.      Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

After getting killed off the show, Nacon told Insider she moved to California in 2018.

"I just booked a new job. So I'm going to be on season two of 'Light as A Feather' on Hulu," Nacon said.

The supernatural show is based on the book by Zoe Aarsen and follows teen girls who are being haunted after playing a game of Light as a Feater, Stiff as a Board.

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

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

Viewers were made to believe until almost the final moment that Rosita was getting killed off the show. Instead, it turned out to be her friend Tara.

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

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

While working on "The Walking Dead," Masterson also appeared on TV show "Younger" and "Mistresses."

She recently appeared in a short called "Naysayer" with her old colleague Steven Yeun.

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

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

In a moment that hearkened back to season two, Daryl held back Carol from seeing Henry's head as the final big reveal on the pikes.

"That cemented this really special bond that Daryl and Carol have," episode director Laura Belsey told Insider. "They have such a great, interesting, wonderful bond, and it started with the whole Sophia story and how much he cared."

Read more: 'The Walking Dead' mirrored an iconic Carol and Daryl moment from season 2

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

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

"Actors are used to jobs coming to an end and having to find the next one," Lintz told Insider over email. "I have been taking a [break] since I finished 'The Walking Dead' to take a breath and enjoy my junior year of high school."

Lintz was the third member of his family to be on the AMC show. His sister Madison Lintz played Sophia on seasons one and two, while his brother, Macsen, played a younger Henry.

"We don't take lightly the opportunity we were given to have three of us be a part of this show. We hope we are remembered fondly, and we are grateful to have been a part of it all," said Lintz.

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

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 told Insider he learned the first half of season 10 would be Siddiq's swan song before the season began.

"I wasn't sad by it, really," Nash told Insider of learning the news from showrunner Angela Kang. "I was really just excited by all the complexities of what he was going through and, and we'd discussed PTSD and trying to create a really nuanced and sensitive and timely portrayal."

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

Avi Nash unveiled a new haircut after getting killed off the show.
Nash didn't wait to cut his hair.      Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

Nash told Insider he's not sure what's next after his time in the zombie apocalypse.

"I have a friend in France who I may go do a play with her there in French, which would be really cool," Nash told Insider. "I have a mixed background. I don't know. We'll see."

You can read our full interview with Nash here.

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

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

After Dante killed Siddiq, Father Gabriel took it upon himself to kill Dante while he was in a jail cell.

Cardenas told Insider he didn't realize about the twist to his character until he was on set about to start filming. When he auditioned for the character, Cardenas used scenes that reflected ones from the comic book, including one with Maggie.

"We're like well, you know, the Whisperers seem so grungy and culty and weird, but what if the guy was a doctor?" showrunner Angela Kang told Insider when developing the twist for Dante's character. "We tend to want to trust people in high positions, even though there are sociopaths who are CEOs and really accomplished people."

"Dante is a character that we've been wanting to introduce at various times over the past few years, but it's never been quite the right time where it felt like we had enough of a story," Kang added.

You can read our full story on how the Dante twist came together on "TWD" here.

You may recognize Cardenas from "Swat."

You may recognize Cardenas from "Swat."
Juan Javier Cardenas in 2017.      Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Cardenas has also appeared on TV series "9-1-1."

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

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

Negan tricked Alpha into thinking he kidnapped her daughter Lydia for her to kill. When Alpha finally realized the truth, it was too late. Negan slit her throat in the same way that Rick sliced his back in season eight. He then delivered her head to Carol.

"Very early on I knew my story arc," Morton told Insider on learning how her character would die during discussions with showrunner Angela Kang about joining the show. "So, that wasn't a surprise. It was all known."

"I knew I was going to die by my head being chopped off by Negan," Morton added.

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

Morton is writing a new movie and growing her hair back out.
Samantha Morton in 2018.      Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP

"I've grown it back a bit, but I think I'll keep it short for a little bit because I don't know, I quite like it short," Morton told Insider. "I won't have it like short-short. And then I'm writing. I directed a movie a few years ago and I've been in development. I'm writing a TV series and I'm writing my next movie."

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

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

After risking her life to save Adam, Kelly, and Alden, Mary was stabbed in the gut mercilessly by Beta. He told her if she wasn't going to return to the Whisperers as a leader then she would walk as one of the dead among them.

Thora Birch has already finished another project.

Thora Birch has already finished another project.
Thora Birch in 2019.      Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Birch recently wrapped up working on a project called "Thirteen Minutes." She has also appeared on "Colony."

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

Beatrice was torn apart by Beta
Beatrice made a total of 11 appearances on "TWD" since season seven.      Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

Beatrice was unlucky when a Whisperer stabbed her in the ankle and brought her down among a sea of the undead. Carol continued pushing forward as she listened to Beatrice's blood-curdling cries for help.

Briana Venskus is working on another TV show.

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

Venskus is heading to another survival drama on Showtime called "Yellowjackets."

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

Daryl quickly killed Beta by stabbing him in the eyes on the finale.
Beta died surrounded by the undead.      Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

If you were a bit bummed by how quickly Beta was killed on the season finale, you weren't alone.

"I think we were all kind of a little sad at that part because the three of us are such great friends, hanging out on the weekends all the time, and riding motorcycles every other weekend," Hurst told Insider. "The fact that we didn't really get a firm real good scene together, I think, we were sad about that."

On "Talking Dead," the franchise's after-show, Hurst said Norman Reedus suggested Beta should have a quick death.

Episode director Greg Nicotero told Comicbook.com that Reedus pitched the idea saying, "Norman had said, 'Oh, I just should come up with both of my knives and stab him in the eyes.'"

Read more: The biggest moment of 'The Walking Dead' finale was shockingly brief. The showrunner and star know fans may be a bit frustrated.

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

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

When Hurst wasn't starring on "The Walking Dead," he was often heading to Disneyland. Though he told us he's "jonesing" to get back to the park when things are safe, he's found a way to still have Disney in his life. He's currently in Vancouver shooting a new show for Disney on Hulu.

"It's called 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' and it's based on the young adult novels, and it's basically like if Wes Anderson made 'Willy Wonka' or [if] Wes Anderson made 'Harry Potter,'" Hurst said. "It's this beautiful, beautiful story about children coming of age who are tasked with saving the world."

Read more: Our "TWD" season 10 finale Q&A with Ryan Hurst

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