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Before her starring role as Ellie in HBO’s The Last of Us, actress Bella Ramsey had impressed in yet another iconic series — Game of Thrones.
She portrayed Lyanna Mormont in GoT, though the powerful character met an unforgettable (and ruthless) end in the series. In an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! about two years ago, The Last of Us star had shared her reaction on learning about Lyanna’s fate. She said:
“I was happy.”
The Last of Us star recalls how she found out about Lyanna’s fate on Game of Thrones
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Bella Ramsey talked about her time on Game of Thrones and the way she learnt about her character’s death.
She was 11 when she landed the role as Lyanna Mormont, The Last of Us star recalled on Kimmel's show, adding that she hadn’t heard of the fantasy series till then, let alone watch it before joining the cast.
Ramsey said:
“I had not heard of it…”
She clarified that the show’s international fame and status hadn’t quite reached her at that age.
Asked whether she was previously informed about Lyanna’s death, Ramsey revealed a BTS detail that GoT fans might find shocking. She said:
“I anticipated being told. I had heard rumours that you get the phone call… I didn’t get a phone call.”
Talking about actors receiving the infamous phone call when their character was to be killed off from the show, The Last of Us star revealed that she did not get a call. Instead, in a surprising turn of events, it was her mum who told her about the impending death of her character after reading the script. She recalled that her mom simply put it this way:
“You die.”
Far from feeling dejected, Ramsey said her instant reaction was one of contentment. She told Kimmel she was delighted that her character was being eliminated from the show. She said:
“I was happy.”
Lyanna Mormont’s iconic death scene explained
Lyanna Mormont may have been young and of a small frame, but she left a mark in her final scene on Game of Thrones. As Winterfell was facing one of its deadliest threats, the daring leader of Bear Island went straight into battle — only to meet an actual giant.
Her death came in The Long Night episode, in the hands of a giant. True to her heroic nature, Lyanna did not to go down without a fight. Before the giant killed her, she was able to stab him in the eye with dragonglass, slaying the monster.
The Last of Us star has discussed her experience of filming the scene, recalling how she was lifted up using a giant claw machine.
Ramsey described Lyanna as a “pint-sized” warrior wanting to face monsters who were far bigger than herself.
Even if Bella Ramsey’s role as Ellie in The Last of Us has since driven her stardom, her performance in Game of Thrones remains unforgettable.
The actress’s honest revelation that she was happy with how her character Lyanna Mormont met her fate only highlights her appreciation for compelling and strong storytelling.
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Whether trying to make her way out of a post-apocalyptic world in The Last of Us or facing giants in Game of Thrones, Bella Ramsey has won the hearts of her fans with her performances.
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