Rick Grimes did not die in an episode of The Walking Dead television series; he was written off the show in Season 9 after actor Andrew Lincoln chose to leave, and the story transitioned into the Rick and Michonne-focused films. This verified explainer outlines what happened on-screen, the confirmed developments for the feature films, and how to understand conflicting reports or rumors. Included is a concise reference table of key production announcements and release windows.
