Need a good cry? Then allow yourself to become attached to the following characters. You won’t regret it for a moment. Promise.
Mufasa
One of the earliest heartbreaks of childhood is the death of Mufasa in The Lion King (1994). For many children, this may have been the first introduction to the concept of death. It still breaks hearts today.
Artax
While Mufasa may have been the first death for many children in the 90s, kids in the 80s had another death to recover from. In The NeverEnding Story (1984), Artax ends up slowly sinking to his death. The scene remains a difficult one to watch due to the slow, but inevitable, death of Atreyu’s faithful steed.
Wash
Many Firefly (2002) fans flocked to theaters to see their favorite characters get a proper send-off on the big screen. Unfortunately, one of those goodbyes was a bit more permanent. The beloved character, Wash, did not end up surviving the events of the film.
It broke hearts in many a Browncoat’s chest.
Sirius Black
Most Harry Potter book fans knew what they were walking into when they saw Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007). Those who hadn’t read the book were in for a nasty surprise when Sirius Black, Harry’s godfather, unexpectedly died.
It was a turning point for Harry and the series as a whole.
Marley
Let’s be honest. If a movie has a dog in it, then it’s probably going to be a sad one. Such is the case in Marley & Me (2008). Audiences watch Marley grow old and eventually end up leaving the family behind forever.
No dog death is ever a good one.
Yondu
It’s clear that Yondu and Peter in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) have a bit of a stressed relationship. In a movie about family, Peter ends up realizing that Yondu is the real father figure he was looking for.
Unfortunately, he comes to that realization just as Yondu saves him and dies. As a fan favorite, Yondu’s death was tough to swallow for many.
Spock
Quite a few deaths occur in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). It re-introduces an old villain in a big way. One of the most shocking deaths was the character of Spock. His death would launch a sequel to bring Spock back to life.
Tony Stark
Everyone knew going into The Avengers: Endgame (2019) that this was likely Robert Downey Jr.’s last hurrah as Tony Stark. However, no one expected the character to die in the manner that he did. His death even surprised people considering he had married Pepper and had a little daughter.
Tony Stark’s death was a hard pill to swallow for many fans as it marked the end of one of the most exciting times to be a Marvel fan.
Boromir
Besides providing the world with one of the most classic memes in the history of the internet, Boromir also caused tears to flow in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). Sean Bean did a remarkable job of playing a character you don’t really like until the very end.
It also sparked the beginning of the many Bean deaths that would follow his career.
Girl in the Red Coat
One of the most devastating deaths to witness on screen is in Schindler’s List (1993). Throughout the film, which is in black and white, you see a girl wearing a red coat. Her coat is the only item in color.
Eventually, you see her coat amid a pile of bodies. It’s a powerful statement about the absolute horrendous loss of life during the Holocaust.
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