The Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson has died at the age of 76, TheWalkingDead tweeted on 6th October 2018. Scott Wilson was known to play the character of Hershel Green in the TV series. The tweet on Saturday read,
“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!”
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
Scott Wilson death came as a surprise to everyone as only hours before, AMC announced that he will be returning to the show. We will still get to see Scott Wilson in season 9 of The Walking Dead as his scenes have already been filmed.
Neither Scott Wilson’s representatives nor AMC made an immediate comment. However, later AMC released a statement pouring its condolences and sympathy towards his wife and family.
“Like Scott in our lives, Hershel was a character whose actions continue to inform our characters’ choices to this day. Our hearts go out to his wife, family, friends and to the millions of fans who loved him. Scott will be missed.”
Following Scott Wilson death, friends and families have been pouring out their heartfelt sympathies on the social media.
So take your time to know about one of the important actor of our era, Scott Wilson. Find out the walking dead actor Scott Wilson age, bio and wiki facts. Who is Scott Wilson married to? What is The Walking Dead Scott Wilson net worth?
What is Scott Wilson cause of death?
The Walking Dead Scott Wilson has been battling Leukemia for years. It was assumed that Leukemia was Scott Wilson cause of death.
After the autopsy, the rumors were confirmed. The Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson died due to complications from his leukemia.
According to the reports, Scott Wilson died peacefully at home, surrounded by his friends and families.
Walking Dead Scott Wilson Wiki-Bio
The Walking Dead Scott Wilson age was 76 years at the time of his death. According to Scott Wilson wiki, he was born under the name William Delano Wilson on March 29, 1942. He was born in the town of Thomasville, Georgia.
As a child, Scott Wilson always wanted to become an actor. He graduated from high school in 1960, but couldn’t pursue his dream. He joined a college, where he dropped out only after two years and decided to chase his dream. He hitchhiked to Los Angeles and struggled for five years before actually breaking out as a big movie actor.
He made his debut in 1967 movie ‘In the Heat of The Night’. The same year, he also worked in the movie ‘In Cold Blood’. After these gigs, his career rose up steadily and he worked in many movies.
He made his appearances in movies like The Great Gatsby, The Ninth Configuration, Dead Man Walking, The Gypsy Moths, and many more. In 2011, Scott Wilson made is an appearance in the second season of The Walking Dead. He remained with the show until his character was killed off in December 2013.
As Hershel in The Walking Dead, Scott Wilson has left a strong mark. Hershel’s character required Scott Wilson legs to be modified so that he could play the character’s disability. Hershel’s leg was chopped off when he was bitten by a walking dead.
Who is Scott Wilson married to?
Scott Wilson married his wife Heavenly Koh Wilson. The couple married thirty years ago in 1977 and have been living a blissful married life.
Scott Wilson wife is of Asian ethnicity. However, there is not much information regarding Scott Wilson wife. Neither anything is known about his children at present.
Stay tuned to get updates on Scott Wilson wife and children.
What is the Walking Dead Scott Wilson Net Worth?
Scott Wilson is a veteran actor, who had had a long list of credits to his name. He had been in the entertainment business for more than 50 years.
In the duration of 50 years, he has worked in more than 50 movies, the revenues from which adds to make The Walking Dead Scott Wilson net worth. He made his movie debut in 1967.
He entered television only in the year 1986. His first TV series was The Twilight Zone. Since then, he has been appearing in many television series including the hit TV series The Walking Dead. The revenues from these series also add to make The Walking Dead Scott Wilson net worth.
As of 2018, before his death, The Walking Dead Scott Wilson net worth was estimated at $2 million.