The 30 Saddest Television Deaths
The 30 Saddest Television Deaths
Not counting anything on a soap opera, for obvious reasons. Warning: Major spoilers and pictures of dying TV characters ahead.
Scott, "Beverly Hills, 90210"
Why it was heartbreaking: David Silver's first and truest friend died by self-inflicted gunshot while David was in the room. At the time, David was transitioning from nerd to hanging out with the popular kid he was already feeling guilty about ditching Scott and his death haunted him for at least another season.
Tear Factor: One tear and no more because Scott really shouldn't have been spinning that gun around his fingers like that, anyway.
Maude Flanders, "The Simpsons"
Why it was heartbreaking: Maude was knocked off of a grandstand at the Springfield Speedway by a t-shirt spewing cannon after Homer ducked out of the way. It left Todd, Rod, and Ned Flanders completely devastated and questioning their rock-solid faith.
Tear Factor: Sad feelings that may or may not have brought a tear to the eye (depending on illicit influences, mood swings, and certain times of the month).
Michael Scofield, "Prison Break"
Why it was heartbreaking: Michael made the ultimate sacrifice (himself) to break Sara out of prison by electrocuting himself. Later it was revealed in a video that his brain tumor was back and that he wouldn't have much time anyway.
Tear Factor: Bro-tears, because we kind of suspected this might happen from the beginning.
Adriana, "The Sopranos"
Why it was heartbreaking: You could tell by the look on her face that Adriana knew what was about to happen. Still, the horror of seeing her on her knees, begging for life and then getting whacked seemed unjust.
Tear Factor: Constant shaking of the head and a slight mist in the eye.
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