Eric The Walking Dead Death Twitter Fan Reactions

Coping with death when you're surrounded by the undead seems like a difficult thing to do; but for some reason, it almost feels harder to deal with as a fan. The Walking Dead has given its viewers plenty of practice with this, but no matter who they kill off, the grief doesn't get much easier, as we're once again learning after this week's episode, "Monsters."

If you hadn't guessed by now, this post will contain major spoilers. Read ahead at your own risk.

Eric Raleigh, a sweet-natured man who devoted his time to keep others safe, has perished after being shot in the stomach. His goodbye was an emotional one for a few reasons: Fans loved him, his boyfriend just admitted he loved him, and it's very likely he has now turned into a walker.

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RIP Eric, you'll be missed. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/QuGJK1Smqh
— The Walking Dead (@TalkOfTheDead) November 6, 2017

If you're struggling to make sense of all of this, you're not alone. Thousands of people tweeted their frustration and grief on Sunday, saying things like "Aaron crying over Eric absolutely killed me," and "Can there be an episode that doesn't make me cry?"

NOT ERIC#TWD #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/8rgnTesHTv
— Michonne Grimes (@michonne_grimes) November 6, 2017

Aaron & Eric. I saw a ❤️. #TheWalkingDead @RossMarquand @jwoodsrobinson pic.twitter.com/a1HyyYyFd1
— Noriko長井M (@Pecochan88) November 6, 2017

As people mourned the loss of love between Aaron and Eric, they celebrated the fact that Rick saved Gracie, who is now safely in Aaron's care.

I’m all here for Aaron raising baby Gracie in honor of Eric.#TheWalkingDead
— TheWalkingDeadWorld (@TWalkingDWorld) November 6, 2017

Aaron is taking Gracie ? #TheWalkingDead
— The Walking Dead (@TWDFamilyy) November 6, 2017

Rick giving Aaron baby Gracie #TWD #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/Ls0eFKg2e0
— Jenny ❤️ (@Jen1210) November 6, 2017

Aaron lost Eric, but got a baby girl. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/xKzrVVFF9I
— Just_Simply? (@Just_Simply23) November 6, 2017

Others were pretty bewildered by the fact that no one took precautionary steps to ensure that Eric wouldn't be turned into a walker.

U know ur a #TheWalkingDead fan when u say he should have just shot him the head instead of just leaving him there to turn into a walker.
— LaSonya (@LaSonya_Wilson) November 6, 2017

Wait they're just gonna let Eric wander around as a walker ? Like Alexandria doesn't have a graveyard ? #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/9h1heqG90n
— ESC (@erika1_2) November 6, 2017

They couldn’t at least killed Eric as he was a walker?! #TheWalkingDead ???
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas97) November 6, 2017

Sure, not everyone believes he's actually part of the undead, but the chances here are pretty high. You can't just let a man bleed to death while flesh-eating creatures roam the earth in search of fresh meat!

Despite the overwhelming sadness of it all, a few people were able to quickly dry off their tears so they could get to what they believe matters: shipping Aaron and Jesus.

Not to be cold or anything but...now that Eric is gone maybe Aaron and Jesus??? Hmmmm?!?! ?#riperic #twc #TheWalkingDead
— Beezie fo sheezie (@mi2t4ths) November 6, 2017

When you've been waiting for Eric to die for the longest so Aaron & Jesus can finally get that hookup. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/m9kcHnaZYl
— KermitKlein (@KermitKlein94) November 6, 2017

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