Sep 7, 2024 · Almost eight years after the infamous episode aired, fans of The Walking Dead still wonder why producers chose to kill Glenn, why Steven Yeun left, and whether the series ever truly recovered from losing one of its most beloved characters.

This episode features the final regular appearances of characters Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz) and Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun), who are both brutally killed by Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). [1] Glenn's death is reminiscent of his death in the comic book series, where he is killed in virtually the same manner. [2]

Yeun initially rose to prominence for playing Glenn Rhee in the television series The Walking Dead (2010–2016). He earned critical acclaim for starring in the thriller Burning (2018) and the drama Minari (2020).

Jan 23, 2019 · In his Screen Test interview, actor Steven Yeun, who gave a critically lauded performance in the Korean film “Burning” this year, revisits the day his beloved “Walking Dead” character Glenn was...

Dec 17, 2024 · Dying at the hands of the newly introduced Negan, Glenn’s unexpected demise boosted The Walking Dead #100’s sales numbers and shocked viewers with a television adaptation that was even more heart-wrenching — a death made worse thanks to Steven Yeun’s impeccable performance.

Sep 16, 2022 · While many Walking Dead fans point to the excessive brutality of Glenn's death as the primary cause for discomfort, Steven Yeun thinks he knows the real reason for the backlash.

Dec 23, 2020 · Steven Yeun reflects on his grisly death on "The Walking Dead" and his seven seasons on the show.

May 29, 2023 · The best man we ever knew, Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun), has a death so bloody and excessive that it wouldn't seem out of place in a film like "Saw." When there are so many characters Negan...

Oct 24, 2016 · But as it turns out, Steven Yeun — who played the pizza delivery boy turned zombie slayer — wouldn’t have had it any other way. During a live interview on Talking Dead following the episode,...

Jan 30, 2025 · As for how Steven Yeun feels about Gleen's death on "The Walking Dead?" The actor seemed to not only be at peace with it, but he fully embraced what was coming well ahead of the episode's airing.