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. | Characters | Cause of death |
| 1 | Big Tiny | Eaten by Walker, later killed by Thomas before reanimation |
| 2 | Tomas | Killed by Rick Grimes during a dispute |
| 3 | Sean | Died in a Helicopter crash |
| 4 | Franklin | Died in a Helicopter crash. Stabbed in the head by the Governor |
| 5 | Brady | Killed by the Governor |
| 6 | Wilson | Killed in a shootout by Merle and his group |
| 7 | Lieutenant Welles | Beheaded by the Governor |
| 8 | T-Dog | Eaten by the Walkers in the Prison |
| 9 | Andrew | Shot in the head by Oscar |
| 10 | Lori Grimes | Dies in the Prison due to excess loss of blood during childbirth. Later shot in the head by her son Carl Grimes before reanimation |
| 11 | Crowley | Killed by Michonne Hawthorne |
| 12 | Tim | Killed by Michonne Hawthorne |
| 13 | Gargulio | Shot in the head by Merle Dixon |
| 14 | Michael Coleman | Dies due to prostate cancer |
| 15 | Warren | Stabbed by Maggie Greene |
| 16 | Donna | Bitten by a Walker and killed by blood loss |
| 17 | Oscar | Shoot to death by a Woodbury resident |
| 18 | Haley | Died during a shot out by Maggie Greene |
| 19 | Richard Foster | Bitten by a Walker and killed by the Governor before reanimation |
| 20 | Axel | Shot in the head by the Governor |
| 21 | Merle Dixon | Shot to death by the Governor. Later stabbed to death after reanimation by his brother Dyral Dixon |
| 22 | Milton Mamet | Stabbed by The Governor |
| 23 | Jody | Shot in the head by Charle Grimes |
| 24 | Paul | Shot in the head by the Governor |
| 25 | Allen | Shot and killed by the Governor |
| 26 | Andrea Harrison | Bitten in the neck by zombie Milton and later committed suicide |
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What happens in The Walking Dead Season 3?
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
Yes Merle dies by the end of The Walking Dead season 3.
Yes Andrea dies after been bitten by a walker in The Walking Dead season 3.
Andrea is played by actress Laurie Holden in The Walking Dead.
