{"id":29163,"date":"2024-12-14T05:18:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T05:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshsites.download\/celenews\/yellowstones-most-shocking-deaths-over-the-years-john-dutton-more\/"},"modified":"2024-12-14T05:18:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T05:18:04","slug":"yellowstones-most-shocking-deaths-over-the-years-john-dutton-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshsites.download\/celenews\/yellowstones-most-shocking-deaths-over-the-years-john-dutton-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellowstone’s Most Shocking Deaths Over the Years: John Dutton, More"},"content":{"rendered":"


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What has helped make Yellowstone<\/em><\/a> such a cultural phenomenon is the show\u2019s commitment to taking risks \u2014 especially with its onscreen deaths.<\/p>\n

The hit series, which premiered on Paramount in 2018, followed the fictional Dutton family<\/a>, owners of the largest ranch in Montana. Many viewers came for Kevin Costner<\/strong>\u2018s portrayal of family patriarch John Dutton and stayed for the show\u2019s other leads, including Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Gil Birmingham, Cole Hauser<\/strong> and Kelsey Asbille<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Despite being a near-instant success, Yellowstone<\/em> has famously faced some<\/a> major obstacles behind the scenes. In February 2023, rumors initially surfaced about Costner\u2019s future on Yellowstone<\/em> amid alleged tension between him and creator Taylor Sheridan<\/strong> over the filming schedule. Season 5 dropped the first batch of episodes one month prior while the production on the second half was backed up.<\/p>\n

After a lengthy hiatus, Costner confirmed in early 2024 that he would not be returning<\/a> to the series. John was subsequently killed off \u2014 and Costner didn\u2019t hold back about his character\u2019s demise.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tBefore Yellowstone announced it was ending with season 5, the cast had plenty to say about its future. Speculation about the show\u2019s finale began in February 2023 when Deadline reported that Paramount Network was considering ending the show after season 5 because of scheduling conflicts with Kevin Costner, who plays lead character John Dutton. The [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to be perfectly honest \u2014 I didn\u2019t know it was actually airing last night. That\u2019s a swear-to-God moment. I\u2019ve been seeing ads with my face all over the place and I\u2019m thinking, \u2018Gee, I\u2019m not in that one.\u2019 But I didn\u2019t realize yesterday was the thing,\u201d Costner said on SiriusXM\u2019s The Michael Smerconish Program<\/em> in November 2024. \u201cI heard it\u2019s a suicide, so that doesn\u2019t make me want to rush to go see it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the alleged tension, other cast members continued to show support for the expansive Yellowstone<\/em> universe \u2014an offshoot centered around Beth (Reilly) and Rip ( Hauser) was reportedly picked up<\/a> amid Yellowstone<\/em>\u2018s fifth season.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to relive some of the most shocking deaths in Yellowstone history:<\/p>\n

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The shocking death<\/a> took place in season 1 when Lee (Dave Annable<\/strong>) was shot and killed by Robert Long while trying to take back cattle from the Broken Rock Reservation.<\/p>\n

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After creating problems throughout season 2, Teal (Terry Serpico<\/strong>) was shot to death by Kayce Dutton as he begged for mercy \u2014 while sitting on the toilet.<\/p>\n

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The land developer mended his issues with the Dutton family in season 2, but was ultimately shot and killed by mercenaries at his home.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tYellowstone is known for its over-the-top plot lines and complicated family drama, but the show\u2019s cast and crew has also been involved in plenty of offscreen controversy over the years. Since the Paramount Network series premiered in June 2018, actors along with cocreator Taylor Sheridan have fended off criticism that the show is written with [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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During season 2, Malcolm (Neal McDonough<\/strong>) got into a shooting match with John, resulting in his death<\/a>. John shot Malcolm in the stomach and wrist as he reached for his fallen pistol.<\/p>\n

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The journalist (Michaela Conlin<\/strong>) was strangled to death in season 2 by Jamie, who made the incident look like a kayaking accident.<\/p>\n

Wade Morrow<\/h3>\n
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After betraying the Duttons during season 3, Wade (Boots Southerland<\/strong>) was lynched by Rip (Hauser) and his fellow ranchers following an attack on Teeter and Colby at the creek.<\/p>\n

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Jamie Dutton\u2019s birth father was an antagonist throughout the fourth season. Garrett (Will Patton<\/strong>) was ultimately shot in the side of the head by his son.<\/p>\n

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Rip killed Roarke (Josh Holloway<\/strong>) in season 4 by throwing a<\/a> rattlesnake at him. The rattlesnake bit Roarke in the face and he quickly died from the venom.<\/p>\n

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The sheriff was killed in season 4 following a diner robbery gone wrong. Donnie (Hugh Dillon<\/strong>) was eating when gunfire erupted at the cafe and one of the criminals shot him in the chest.<\/p>\n

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