The Walking Dead is known for killing off main characters, but some were taken too soon. Dale Horvath, portrayed by Jeffrey DeMunn, was a fan-favorite who died in season 2, while Merle Dixon's (Michael Rooker) redemption arc was cut short towards the end of season 3. Laurie Holden's character Andrea's death at the end of season 3 marked a significant shift in the show's morality. Hershel Greene (Scott Wilson) became a fan-favorite before his death in season 4, and Tyreese Williams (Chad L. Coleman) received an emotional send-off in season 5. Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz) died in season 7, and Carl Grimes' (Chandler Riggs) death in season 8 was highly controversial. Paul "Jesus" Rovia (Tom Payne) and Siddiq (Avi Nash) were also killed off early.