‘Walking Dead’ Actor Scott Wilson Dies at 76

Scott Wilson, an acting veteran of 50 years who was a high-profile member of the cast of “The Walking Dead” between 2010 and 2014, has died.

He was 76.His death was announced Saturday on The Walking Dead official Twitter account.

No details were immediately available.Wilson played rural farmer Hershel Greene on the series.

He was a regular on “The Walking Dead” from its inception in 2010 through 2014.

His character helped the resistance led by star Andrew Lincoln in battling the show’s walkers.

The character was killed off in season four.News of Wilson’s death came shortly after it was announced at “The Walking Dead” panel at New York Comic Con that the Wilson would be among past cast members appearing in the AMC show’s ninth season, which debuts Sunday.

Wilson had already filmed his scenes.

“Scott will always be remembered as a great actor and we all feel fortunate to

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