In many classicfantasymovies and TV shows , it ’s to be expected that some of your favorite characters will snuff it before the news report end . Within the speculative fable genre , the inventive worlds are typically more dangerous and full of terrors , making it easy for a great character to accrue dupe to one of these snare . Thoughaudiences slip themselves to organize for these potential losses , this does n’t make it any easy when an amazing character who witness connect with die , especially when it ’s readable that their destruction was n’t whole necessary .

Many of thesaddest role deaths in recent moviesshow that no matter the writing style when a great character perishes , it ’s go to have a big wallop on the hearing . There are many cases when a character ’s death makes narration sense and is used to drive the story and excited discharge fore . Though all of these deaths do that , they also were shocking and derailed much of what audience believed were the rule of the undertaking . Even when you’re able to see one of these red come , it does n’t lessen how much they hurt .

10Rufio - Hook (1991)

Died by Captain Hook’s hand in battle

Robin Williams is in many of thebest alive - action children ’s fantasy movies , andHookis an underrated increase to the genre . Many illusion fans will recognize Rufio ’s vocalization , as the actor who portrays him , Dante Basco , is the voice of Prince Zuko inAvatar : The Last Airbender . However , inHook , Basco is Rufio , the Lost Boy who ’s stepped in to lead the group in the Wake Island of Peter ’s disappearance . Due to this , when Peter first comes back to Neverland , the span are at odds .

As Peter start out to call back his past and get his thaumaturgy back , Rufio comes to respect and assume him as the young military man he once was .

However , as Peter commence to think his past and get his magic back , Rufio derive to respect and accept him as the untried man he once was . This makes it all the more tragical when Hook kill Rufio in front of Peter , and he dies in his weaponry . This is a passably intense import for a pic stand for for young audience and establish what a true baddie Hook is . If Rufio had lived , Hooklikely would ’ve had the same worked up impact .

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9Ned Stark - Game Of Thrones (2011–2019)

Died by beheading in season 1

One of the few respectable characters inGame of Thrones , Ned ’s death at the last of time of year 1 set a vindicated precedent for the tone and principle of the fantasy world . Those intimate with George R.R. Martin ’s books knew that Ned ’s ill-timed end was derive , but for those who were find out the series for the first clock time , his brutal decapitation came out of nowhere . As Ned came closer to the truth about Cersei and Jaime , there was only one way that was go to terminate , and it was n’t with Ned on the Iron Throne .

If Ned had lived , everything aboutGame of Throneswould’ve been different , and it ’s possible that much of the warfare and senseless deaths would never have happened . One of the worst parts of his demise is the fact that it fractured the Stark category and led to devastating loss and excruciating experiences for all of his nestling . Thoughit would n’t beGame of Throneswithout slew of rearing killing , it ’s still hard to stomach Ned ’s death .

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8Artax - The NeverEnding Story (1984)

Died in the Swamp of Sadness

The NeverEnding Storyis a children ’s fantasy classic for a reason , and while it ’s fun to get lose in its exciting earth and beautiful standard atmosphere , there are also some serious topics in the film . Ultimately , the entirety ofThe NeverEnding Storyis about grief and sweep over loss since the protagonist , Bastian , is still grappling with the passing of his female parent . He admit solace in the bookThe NeverEnding Story , but early on , Atreyu ’s friend and stalwart fellow traveler , the horse Artax , perishes in the Swamp of Sadness .

When watching these fantasy moving-picture show as an grownup , the darker theme and more nuanced element come through for an even better experience .

It ’s a pretty in writing and emotionally fracture death for a kids ' movie , butThe NeverEnding Storyimmediately allow the witness know that this journey is n’t die to be well-heeled . However , since there ’s already such a rich underlying tint of melancholy implicit in to the project , see Artax die out so soon is almost too much to handle . The NeverEnding Storyremake is affirm , so it will be interesting to see how the new loop of the story tackle Artax ’s death .

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7Leslie - Bridge To Terabithia (2007)

Died by falling off a rope swing

Whilechildren ’s media should n’t shy away from expiry and going , Leslie ’s passing is a traumatic moment for both Jess and the viewer . After building a friendly relationship with Leslie and derive out of his eggshell because of her , Jess has to learn how to voyage the world without her in an heartbeat . AnnaSophia Robb ’s performance makes this loss hit even more deeply , but it ’s easy to wish that Leslie had made it through the level .

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6Bobby - Supernatural (2005–2020)

Died by being shot as Sam and Dean escaped the Leviathans

Sam and Dean ’s relationship with their father is one of the most fraught parts ofSupernatural , but their relationship with Bobby helped to mend this combat injury . Immediatelystepping into the role of both a subject friend and a Padre figure , Bobby was a line of life for Sam and Deanduring their most unmanageable moments and always a vocalization of reason . For many seasons , Jim Beaver ’s portrayal of Bobby was a comfort and germ of comic relief duringSupernatural​​​​​​ ’s most critical scenes .

Bobby ’s season 7 death in " Death ’s doorway " is one of the best episodes of the series , asSupernaturalpays tribute to his part and gives him a fitting leave-taking .

Bobby ’s season 7 end in " Death ’s room access " is one of the best episodes of the serial , asSupernaturalpays testimonial to his office and give him a fitting farewell . However , this does n’t stop it from being annihilating and changing the form of Sam and Dean ’s life forever . WhileSupernaturalwould go on for many season after this , Bobby defined the former part of the show and mold the waySupernaturalwould wage with personal relationships in the late installment .

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5Enzo - The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)

Died by Stefan’s hand during his struggle against the ripper

ThroughoutThe Vampire Diaries , Stefan ’s ripper persona is a recurring issue for him and those around him , as it cause him to move violently and mislay his humanity . This come back in season 8 when he savagely murders Enzo in his pursuance to find Elena after being trap by the Devil . It ’s a convoluted chain of events , but the fact that Stefan down Enzo in front of Bonnie just as they were going to habituate the cure and have a human future together is grievous .

Not too matured , but not lacking darkness or depth , these fantasy TV shows make the stark balance to appeal to teens and immature adult .

Not only was it not middling to Enzo to be so suddenly killed off , but it ’s another example of howThe Vampire Diariesconsistently destruct Bonnie ’s felicity . After lose many friends and love interests , Bonnie finally opened herself up to love with Enzo , only for this to be rip away as violently as potential . In some room , it was completely superfluous forThe Vampire Diariesto kill off Enzo , as he and Bonnie could ’ve had the blithely ever after they both merit .

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4Fred - Angel (1999–2004)

Died by being taken over by Illyria

Angel , the dark spinoff TV show ofBuffy The Vampire Slayer , introduced many interesting and beloved novel characters , and Fred was one of the best . Portrayed by Amy Acker , Fred joins Angel ’s team at the destruction of season 2after they facilitate her get away from a demon dimension where she ’s been ensnare for days . This experience colors Fred ’s life and the way she interact with the globe , but she still stay put with Angel Investigations to fight immorality and use her considerable reason .

Just after she and Wesley rekindle their relationship , Fred is guide over by Illyria​​​​​ , a demon who inhabits her body and destroys Fred from the inside .

After coming so far and only recently getting back to realness , the fact that Fred ’s life is take from her in season 5 was a disgraceful turn of result . Just after she and Wesley rekindle their relationship , Fred is taken over by Illyria​​​​​ , a demon who inhabits her consistence and destroys Fred from the inside . It ’s an intense death and profoundly emotionally impactful for the audience and the other fictional character . While the Illyria storyline is interesting and is in conversation with the nature of humanity , it would ’ve been courteous to have Fred there until the destruction .

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3Charlie - Lost (2004–2010)

Died by sacrificing himself to warn the survivors

Dominic Monaghan ’s performance as Charlie onLostis one of the most appealing characters in a fantasy goggle box show , and his demise was one of the most surprising moments on an already shameful show . After overcoming his dependance and becoming a vital part of the team of survivor , Charlie has his ups and downs , but he always proves himself to have a good heart . ThoughLostset a precedent early on that none of the characters were secure , losing Charlie check off a major shift in the serial .

" Not Penny ’s Boat " is one ofLost ’s biggest moments , as Charlie spends his last bit on Earth trying to warn the other survivors that they ’re a foresightful way away from being rescue . There are many moments throughout season 3 when Charlie come up tight to dying , foreshadowing his fate at the end of the time of year . Though Charlie die a Hero of Alexandria , it ’s arduous to adjust to the show without his appealingness and chemistrywith the other characters . Seeing him in flashbacks and visions was n’t enough in the later installments .

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2Théoden - The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003)

Died in battle in The Return of the King

Théoden is a fictional character whose sprightliness is marred by cataclysm inThe Lord of the Rings , pull in it all the more devastating that he pall during the final struggle inThe comeback of the King . After being under the spell of Saruman for years and then immediately drop off his son , Théoden courageously carries onand fights against Mordor throughout the serial . Though Théoden ’s death is made a little tolerant in the movie , he still die in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields .

He was the last of his verbatim rail line , as Éowyn and Éomer are his niece and nephew , though they loved him like a father .

Though J.R.R. Tolkien was never a fantasy source who keep back from put his characters and audience through a muckle , Théoden ’s death was especially distressing . He was the last of his direct line of merchandise , as Éowyn and Éomer are his niece and nephew , though they get it on him like a father . While Théoden ’s death does help motivate Éowyn to defeat the Witch King and prove herself in conflict , it would ’ve been fitting for Théoden to pull through and finally live in peace .

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1Lupin & Tonks - Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Died in the Battle of Hogwarts

There are many tragic deaths throughout theHarry Potterseries , and while many of them were justified or had a decipherable narrative purpose , Lupin and Tonks matt-up unjust . After recently having their son and sacrifice so much for Harry and the Wizarding World , they died fighting Voldemort and the Death Eaters at the Battle of Hogwarts . While there had to be casualties during the engagement , the fact that their demise happened so dead and unceremoniously was rugged to grapple with .

Lupin and Tonks were two powerful wiz and long - time member of the Order of the Phoenix , so it ’s entirely possible that they would ’ve survive the battle . InHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , Lupin becomes a father figure to Harry , and his human relationship with Tonks is a braggy step forward for him , open himself up to the possibility of the future tense . It strike severely when Harry actualize their boy will grow up without parents like he did , showing how dark thisfantasyseries gets .

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