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  • Rick Grimes has died in the Walking Dead comic series. 1 / 7

    Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead comics

  • This comes shortly after Andrew Lincoln's exit from the TV show. 2 / 7

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  • Rick was killed by the disgruntled son of the Commonwealth's former leader. 3 / 7

    Sebastian shoots Rick in The Walking Dead comics

  • This could be a fresh start for the show, with Rick's story running its course. 4 / 7

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  • The TV show thrived after Rick's exit thanks to strong supporting characters. 5 / 7

    Melissa McBride as Carol in The Walking Dead

  • However, the comics feature these figures less prominently, making the task harder. 6 / 7

  • And the manner of Rick's death has also attracted much derision. 7 / 7

    Ricks death in The Walking Dead comics