The Walking Dead season 8: Rick Grimes death CONFIRMED 'No one is safe'
THE WALKING DEAD will return for its eighth season later this month as Rick Grimes goes head-to-head with villain Negan in All Out War.
The Walking Dead season 8: Rick Grimes death CONFIRMED 'No one is safe'
Sneak peek at season 8 of The Walking Dead
While previous teasers have hinted that the leader of the Alexandrians will be victorious, writer Robert Kirkman has confirmed the hero will die.
However, speaking at Comic-Con in New York, he added that he couldn't confirm when Rick (played by Andrew Lincoln) will be killed off.
"No one is safe," Robert explained. "Hopefully there have been points where you go, 'Is this it? Is this where Rick dies?' And he doesn't.
"One day, the moment will come where you go, 'Oh my God, it is!' It could happen any time between now and 50 years from now."
The Walking Dead: Rick Grimes' death was confirmed by Robert Kirkman
The Walking Dead: Robert said Rick's death could happen now or in 50 years time
It could happen any time between now and 50 years from now
The writer also confirmed that there would be a crossover between The Walking Dead and spin-off series Fear The Walking Dead.
One character from either of the shows will appear in the other but he declined to reveal who it would be.
"There is one character that is going to go from one show, that I will not name, to another show, that I will not name," he teased.
"This is a huge event in the world of The Walking Dead."
The Walking Dead: Robert confirmed there would be a The Walking Dead crossover
The Walking Dead: Austin Amelio hinted his character could betray Rick
It comes after Austin Amelio hinted that his character Dwight could betray Rick as the group prepare to attack Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) at the Saviors compound.
"He’s kind of the lone wolf right now, you know?” the actor explained. “He’s in between two islands and every move that he makes, he has to be extremely careful. "
"He is really willing to do whatever it takes to get rid of Negan and ultimately get his life back," Austin continued.
The Walking Dead returns to AMC on October 22 and will follow a day later on FOX UK. Seasons one to seven are currently available to watch on NOW TV.