23 most shocking and devastating character deaths in 2023

We hitched quite the emotional merry-go-round ride this year, didn't we? I'm not just talking about those edge-of-your-seat plot twists or the catchy intros that now live rent-free in our heads. Nope, I'm diving into the deep end of the tragedies we witnessed this year, shining a spotlight on those beloved characters who left us in the most dramatic and sometimes unbelievable ways. 2023 truly had its share of "Wait, what just happened?!" moments.

We're here to talk about the tear-jerkers — the deaths that had us reaching for tissues and questioning the amount of pure cruelty against fictional beings we love so much. It's almost as if the scriptwriters were having a little too much fun at our expense. These departures left us in a weird mix of laughter and sobs, making us question our emotional stability.

Additionally, 2023 should get an award for making me scream at my screens as much as I did.

Through every unexpected exit, 2023 has left an undeniable mark on our hearts in the shape of scars. Here's to all the fantastic characters we've loved and lost in this wonderfully bizarre year.

Let's take a look at 23 fictional character deaths that completely floored us and made everyone, including the ones who claim not to cry during shows, shed a few tears here and there in 2023.

SPOILER WARNING: As the title suggests, we will be getting into character deaths from shows and movies of 2023, so expect many big spoilers.