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Scott Wilson, a star ofThe Walking Dead,In Cold Bloodand many others, died at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday due to complications from leukemia. He was 76.
“Scott will always be remembered as a great actor and we all feel fortunate to have known him as an even better person,” AMC said in a statement. “The character he embodied onThe Walking Dead, Hershel, lived at the emotional core of the show. Like Scott in our lives, Hershel was a character whose actions continue to inform our characters’ choices to this day. Our hearts go out to his wife, family, friends and to the millions of fans who loved him. Scott will be missed.”
The news of Wilson’s death came within hours of the New York Comic-Con announcement that he would bereprising his roleas Hershel Greene during the first half ofThe Walking Dead‘s ninth season, which kicks off this Sunday. It will be one of his final onscreen performances.
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Wilson had a long career before appearing as Herschel Greene during the second season ofThe Walking Deadand becoming one of the show’s most beloved characters to date.
Wilson also made memorable recurring appearances onCSIas Sam Braun, the father of Marg Helgenberger’s Catherine Willows, and followed his time onThe Walking Deadwith roles onBoschandThe OA.
A number of Wilson’s costars shared their thoughts and memories of him following the news of his death Saturday evening.
“The first time I met Scott Wilson, he gave me a big hug and said that this thing I had become apart of… was a family,” wroteTWD‘s Khary Payton on Twitter. “He said I had a responsibility to take care of it. I have tried very hard to do that, sir. & I will continue. I promise. See you on the other side, my friend.”
“Scott Wilson has departed. I am heartbroken. We are fewer. Go easy into the light brother,” wroteBosch‘s Titus Welliver.
“I just heard the news about the passing of #ScottWilson,” Yvette Nicole Brown said on Twitter. “He was a wonderful man and I am heartbroken. #RIP #Hershel #TWD”
“Scott Wilson was simply the finest actor and more importantly the finest and most decent man I ever knew. A Noble actor and my dear friend,” wrote Rob Schneider. “Scott Wilson had the best lady to share his life, Heavenly Wilson. My heartfelt condolences to her & to all of Scott’s friends the world over.”
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The official Twitter account forThe Walking Deadcomic book, upon which the AMC show is based, posted, “We are deeply saddened to report that Scott Wilson, the incredible actor who played Hershel on #TheWalkingDead, has passed away at the age of 76,” the statement read. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in paradise, Scott. We love you.”
source: people.com
