‘The Walking Dead’ Actor Scott Wilson Dead At 76 After Complications With Leukemia; Tributes Pour In

Actor Scott Wilson, who played Hershel Green on AMC’s The Walking Dead, died at age 76 on Saturday.

According to TMZ, which cited Wilson’s representative, the actor died due to complications from leukemia.

Wilson portrayed farm owner and veterinarian Hershel for four seasons (2011-2014) on the zombie show. His character was killed off at the end of the fourth season of The Walking Dead. 

Wilson also famously starred in classic movies like In the Heat of the Night, In Cold Blood, The Great Gatsby, and Pearl Harbor. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in 1980 for his role in the horror film The Ninth Configuration. Wilson also had a recurring role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation from 2001 to 2006.

More recently, Wilson played Abel Johnson in the Netflix supernatural mystery series The OA. 

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Dozens of tributes to the actor poured in over the weekend:

We are deeply saddened to report that Scott Wilson, the incredible actor who played Hershel on #TheWalkingDead, has passed away at the age of 76. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in paradise, Scott. We love you! pic.twitter.com/guNI7zSqDZ

— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) October 7, 2018

The first time I met Scott Wilson, he gave me a big hug and said that this thing I had become apart of… was a family. He said I had a responsibility to take care of it. I have tried very hard to do that, sir. & I will continue. I promise. See you on the other side, my friend. pic.twitter.com/EhMm0dQbtx

— Khary Payton (@kharypayton) October 7, 2018

Just learned that the wonderful actor Scott Wilson, has died. I’m terribly saddened. I just got to know Scott in the past 2-3 years, but I loved knowing him. He was a superb actor & a beloved member of our community. I’m really sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, actor. pic.twitter.com/vgsUhBxHhB

— Jim Beaver (@jumblejim) October 7, 2018

I’ve never seen The Walking Dead. Here’s where Scott Wilson first blew my mind – IN COLD BLOOD. #RIPScottWilson pic.twitter.com/cJW3O7Uepa

— Jim Beaver (@jumblejim) October 7, 2018

In loving memory Scott Wilson, a friend and an extraordinary actor. You will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/3H5MkV4q6p

— Major Dodson (@Major_Dodson) October 7, 2018

Perhaps not his most memorable or showy role, but I always thought Scott Wilson quietly stole every scene of his in THE EXORCIST III. Rehearsing his meeting with Kinderman, milking the drama of his update, is 100% chef’s kiss worthy. pic.twitter.com/ltPYPxXfPo

— Charles de Lauzirika (@Lauzirika) October 7, 2018