Who dies in The Walking Dead season 7?

Last Modified Jan 30, 2025 02:33 EST
Who dies in The Walking Dead season 7?
The Walking Dead season 7 Comic Con trailer ( Source: YouTube)


The 7th season of The Walking Dead has various deaths across its 16-episode run. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth as we know it is close to being on the verge of extinction, being swamped by zombies. Protagonist Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln, faces new challenges and struggles in his path to keep himself and his group alive in a world full of Walkers and ruthless people.


Released under the banner AMC, The Walking Dead aired its 7th season on October 23, 2016, which lasted around 5 months with a total of 16 episodes, ending on April 2, 2017. The series has been written for television by Frank Darabont and is known to be the adaptation of the comic book series going by the same name written by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.


Deaths in the Walking Dead Season 7


As mentioned above, season 7 witnessed a huge number of deaths, many unnamed and some that were revealed in the show. The 7th season recorded the loss of main characters Abraham Ford, Glenn Rhee, and Sasha Williams which was quite heart-breaking for the fans. The below table mentions all the known deaths that take place in The Walking Dead season 7.


Sr No.Character NameCause of Death
1Abraham FordKilled with his head being smashed using a baseball bat by Negan
2Glenn RheeKilled with his head being smashed using a baseball bat by Negan
3GordonShot in the back by Dwight
4GeorgeShot and killed by Carl Grimes
5ChrisShot and killed by Carl Grimes
6JosephBeaten to death by Dyral Dixon
7IsabelleShot and killed by Michonne Hawthorne
8Spencer MonroeDisemboweled by Negan
9OliviaDied in a shoot-out by Arat
10Emmett CarsonBurned alive in a furnace by Negan
11BenjaminShot in the leg and died of blood loss
12RichardStrangled to death by Morgan
13Bike Park SaviorShot and killed by Rosita Espinosa
14DavidStabbed in the neck by Negan
15Sasha WilliamsCommits suicide by ingestion of a cyanide tablet
16RoyKilled by zombified Sasha Williams
17FarronPushed from a high balcony by Michonne


What happens in Walking Dead season 7?


Who dies in The Walking Dead season 7?
Dyral Dixon in The Walking Dead (Source: Facebook)


Season 7 of The Walking Dead opens with the shocking aftermath of Negan's arrival, as he brutally kills Glenn and Abraham, leaving Rick's group shattered. Negan enforces his rule through fear, forcing the survivors to submit to his group called the Saviors. Rick struggles to maintain hope while navigating this oppressive new reality. Meanwhile, alliances form as Carol and Morgan encounter the Kingdom, led by King Ezekiel, and Maggie takes refuge at the Hilltop. Daryl endures captivity under Negan, while Rosita and Sasha plan revenge. The season builds toward rebellion, as Rick's group unites with new allies and common enemies to Negan preparing for an all-out war.


Also read: When does the Walking Dead return

FAQs about The Walking Dead

A. Yes, Andrea has a sister named Amy in The Walking Dead.

A. Glenn is killed by Negan Smith in The Walking Dead.

A. Carol’s daughter goes by the name of Sophia Grimes.

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