The Walking Dead's Scott Wilson Has Passed Away

We are deeply saddened to report that actor Scott Wilson has passed away at the age of 76. He is most recently known in horror for playing the role of Hershel Greene on The Walking Dead, but his legacy boasts a slew of memorable roles ranging from appearances in Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, The Exorcist III, and even an episode of The Twilight Zone. His acting career spanned several decades and his loss is truly felt all across the entertainment industry.

Wilson reportedly passed away due to complications from leukemia and is survived by his wife, Heavenly. AMC has released the following statement honoring the late actor and the legacy he left behind.

News of Wilson's passing broke shortly after The Walking Dead showrunner Angela Kang announced at New York Comic Con that he would be returning for season 9 alongside Sonequa Martin-Green's Sasha and Jon Bernthal’s Shane, which was previously reported during the summer. Wilson had apparently finished filming his scenes but it is unknown if those will still be used for the upcoming season.

That is a question for another day as we take this time to fondly remember Scott Wilson as the great actor and warm, genuine man of character he truly was. Rest in peace.

About the Author

Chris Morse

Programmer by day, writer by night. Having grown up surrounded by plenty of horror movies and video games, it only made sense for Chris to combine all of these passions into one place: Dead Entertainment. Whether he's working on designs, tinkering with the platform, or just writing up the latest horror news, he's sure to be hard at work keeping the wheels turning on this website no matter what time of day it is. When not coding or gaming, you can find him donning a Cheesehead and heading to the Midwest to cheer on his favorite NFL team, the Green Bay Packers. #GoPackGo

More Reading

Weekly Horror News Round-Up October 17: Friday the 13th, The Walking Dead, Day of the Dead

Plus, I Know What You Did Last Summer gets the green light, You adds to its Season 3 cast, and more.

Weekly Horror News Round-Up September 12: The Walking Dead, Candyman, Books of Blood

Plus, Scream 5 adds to its cast, get Freaky in a new trailer from Blumhouse, the original Friday the 13th is remastered to return to theaters, and more.

Weekly Horror News Round-Up July 25: Terrifier, The Walking Dead, Chucky

Plus, the latest pandemic film delays, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg reunite in Truth Seekers, enjoy a retro-style indie take on Bloodborne, and more.

Weekly Horror News Round-Up June 20: Candyman, The Walking Dead, Creepshow

Plus, Clive Barker sets his sights on the Hellraiser film rights, The Evil Dead heads to the drive-in, preview The Twilight Zone Season 2, and more.