Who dies in the Walking Dead Season 3?

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Who dies in The Walking Dead Season 3?
Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead Season 3 (IMDb)


Throughout the 3rd season of The Walking Dead, we have seen multiple deaths taking place - main characters as well as side characters. The Walking Dead's season 3 introduces a new set of characters like the Governor, Michonne Hawthorne, and Tyreese Williams who are quite influential to the main storyline. The series also marks the return of Merle Dixon, the uncontrollable older brother of Dary, which brings in a stunning turn of events in the series.

The Walking Dead season 3 was aired on the AMC network on October 14, 2012, and ran for a couple of months ending on March 31, 2013, with a total of 16 episodes released at the time. The 3rd season of the series is filled with a lot of twists and turns leaving fans wondering how Rick and his group (or what remains of it since the Farm) survive in the post-apocalyptic world.


Every Death in The Walking Dead Season 3


The following table mentions all the known deaths that have occurred during the 3rd season of The Walking Dead. The table may contain spoilers for those who have not seen Walking Dead Season 3. Do read it at your discretion.


Sr no.CharactersCause of death
1Big TinyEaten by Walker, later killed by Thomas before reanimation
2TomasKilled by Rick Grimes during a dispute
3SeanDied in a Helicopter crash
4FranklinDied in a Helicopter crash. Stabbed in the head by the Governor
5BradyKilled by the Governor
6WilsonKilled in a shootout by Merle and his group
7Lieutenant WellesBeheaded by the Governor
8T-DogEaten by the Walkers in the Prison
9AndrewShot in the head by Oscar
10Lori GrimesDies in the Prison due to excess loss of blood during childbirth. Later shot in the head by her son Carl Grimes before reanimation
11CrowleyKilled by Michonne Hawthorne
12TimKilled by Michonne Hawthorne
13GargulioShot in the head by Merle Dixon
14Michael ColemanDies due to prostate cancer
15WarrenStabbed by Maggie Greene
16DonnaBitten by a Walker and killed by blood loss
17OscarShoot to death by a Woodbury resident
18HaleyDied during a shot out by Maggie Greene
19Richard FosterBitten by a Walker and killed by the Governor before reanimation
20AxelShot in the head by the Governor
21Merle DixonShot to death by the Governor. Later stabbed to death after reanimation by his brother Dyral Dixon
22Milton MametStabbed by The Governor
23JodyShot in the head by Charle Grimes
24PaulShot in the head by the Governor
25AllenShot and killed by the Governor
26Andrea HarrisonBitten in the neck by zombie Milton and later committed suicide



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What happens in The Walking Dead Season 3?


Who dies in The Walking Dead Season 3?
The characters Rick Grimes and Dyral Dixon in The Walking Dead (Facebook)


Walking Dead Season 3 picks up right after the events of Season 2 after Rick Grimes kills Shane and the destruction of the Greene Family Farm due to a swamp of Walkers. In this season, Rick takes up the role of a dictatorial leader, instructing and promising everyone that they all will survive if they listen to him. As the series progresses, they come to a well-secured place, the city prison, which thankfully was stocked with food, ammunition, and supplies. As the group grows accustomed to the area, their supply runners Glenn and Maggie get kidnapped by Merle Dixon (who went missing in season 1) and his group working for the Governor.

To save Glenn and Maggie, Rick and his group attempt to break into the Governor's territory in Woodbury Alley. This caused a war resulting in death on both sides. In this war, Rick lost his wife Lori Grimes after she gave birth to Judith. This caused both Carle and Rick to go under serious depression causing him to leave his weapons and try to live a normal life.


FAQ about Walking Dead Season 3

A. Yes Merle dies by the end of The Walking Dead season 3.

A. Yes Andrea dies after been bitten by a walker in The Walking Dead season 3.

A. Andrea is played by actress Laurie Holden in The Walking Dead.

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