Actor Scott Wilson, 76, died on Saturday, according to a tribute from Skybound, the entertainment company behind founder founder Robert Kirkman. "The dead who walk."

Wilson was known for his role as veterinarian Hershel Greene in "The Walking Dead" from 2011 to 2014. His other notable credits include the murderer Robert Hickock in "In Cold Blood" of 1967 and the murder suspect Harvey Oberst in "In the Heat" of the Night. "

The official Twitter account "Walking Dead" confirmed his death Saturday night: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Scott Wilson, the incredible actor who played Hershel on #TheWalkingDead, passed away at the age of 76. Our thoughts are with his family and his family. Friends, stay in paradise, Scott, we love you! "

Wilson's death was announced just hours after newcomer Angela Kang, presented in New York by Comic Con and appearances by Wilson, Jon Bernthal and Soneque Martin-Green in the ninth season of the season. series, aired Sunday night on AMC.

Wilson had already filmed his scenes for season 9.

In one statement posted on Twitter on TwitterAMC said: "Scott will be remembered as a great actor and an even better person, the character he starred in The Walking Dead, Hershel, was at the heart of the show. , his family and friends, and the millions of fans who loved him.

Stars who shared the screen with Wilson used social media to honor them

Chandler Riggs, who played Carl Grimes in the post-apocalyptic series, said that he "will never forget what you've said and the time we spent together on the set" .

He continued: "My main squiz." Scott and I have always told each other on the set (followed by machine guns), and I'm not sure. still have no idea what it means – but I'll miss you, we've all learned so much from you, and it's so sad to hear you're no longer with us. "

The girl on Wilson's screen in "The Walking Dead" praised "the best TV dad that a girl can ask for." Emily Kinney, who played Beth Greene, continued, "An incredible actor, an inspiration and a friend, I love you, Scott, I miss you, RIP."

Tom Payne, who described Paul "Jesus" Rovia, called Wilson "an absolute legend".

Tyler James Williams, who plays Noah, thanks Wilson for his contribution to the franchise family "Walking Dead": "I will never forget the heat that this man was wearing at all times." One of those who were entering in a room and wanted to make everyone smile.Relax well, sir.Thank you for everything. "

Major Dodson, who portrayed Sam Anderson in the hit series, called Wilson "an extraordinary friend and actor".

Steve Coulter, who played Reg Monroe, said Wilson "has left a lot of marks on so many people."

Lew Temple, who played Axel in the post-apocalyptic show, said that Wilson had taught him so much: "Devastated by the death of Scott Wilson, he was a true gentleman, a son, a husband, a father, a friend. An artist of such excellence, he has always been young and improved everything, my respect and my deepest condolences, and I am honored to have known him. "

The coming season will be the last for Andrew Lincoln, who will play the central character of the series, Rick Grimes.

Contribute: Cydney Henderson and the Associated Press

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