The late Scott Wilson returns as Hershel Greene in a first look photo from Lauren Cohan on the set of AMC's The Walking Dead season 9.

However, the producers decided to allow the character to live so that they could explore the dramatic potential of losing his farm in "Beside the Dying Fire" and Season 3. Hershel on Set for Walking Dead Season 9 in New Photo. The Walking Dead's Scott Wilson has died, but fans may get to say goodbye to him one last time when Hershel appears in season 9. On Talking Dead, it was revealed that Hershel was initially scripted to be killed by Randall in the episode "Better Angels" during Randall's escape.