'The Walking Dead' actor Scott Wilson dies at 76 from leukemia complications

The news of Wilson's passing arrived just hours after the New York Comic-Con announced that he was going to reprise his role as Hershel Greene in the first half of The Walking Dead's upcoming ninth season
PUBLISHED OCT 7, 2018

Veteran actor Scott Wilson, known for his roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'In Cold Blood', passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday. The actor was 76 at the time of passing, which resulted due to complications from leukemia. The news of his death was confirmed by his rep, Dominic Mancini. “Scott was one of the most genuine, inspirational, and truly beloved people,” Mancini tolf who told People Magazine. “His amazing legacy will live on through his timeless performances. He will be missed deeply by his wife, family, and friends.”

AMC, the network that airs The Walking Dead, also shared in a statement: “Scott will always be remembered as a great actor and we all feel fortunate to have known him as an even better person. The character he embodied on The 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.”

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