4 Heartbreaking Walking Dead Moments When Even the Most Badass Characters Cried

The Walking Dead characters have endured their fair share of horror, but some moments stand out as especially gut-wrenching. Sometimes, the show surprised us by making even the toughest guys cry.

Let’s take a moment to remember these heart-wrenching moments.

Rick Crying After Lori’s Death

There's something haunting about watching a leader crumble. Throughout the series, Rick Grimes is a pillar of strength and resilience. However, when he lost Lori, his foundation was shattered.

It wasn't just the shock of her death, but the realization that it was Carl who had to kill her, plus the grim future of raising their child in a decaying world without her.

Watching him sob uncontrollably wasn't just about grief, but also the loss of hope and security. It humanized Rick in a way that resonated with all of us, proving that even the mightiest can be brought down by heartbreak.

Negan's Unexpected Tears with Hershel

Negan's reputation precedes him: he's the baseball bat-swinging menace we all love to hate. But when little Hershel bravely stood up to Negan, confronting him about his father's death, the unexpected happened.

Negan’s usual confident facade cracked, revealing a man haunted by his past actions. This moment served as a crucial reminder: every character, no matter how ruthless they seem, has their moments of vulnerability.

Daryl's Heartbreak Over Merle

Daryl Dixon is one of the toughest guys on the show. At least, it’s his exterior. When faced with the loss of his brother, Merle, Daryl's walls came tumbling down. Looking at Merle as a walker was a double blow — not only did Daryl lose his only family, but he had to face the reality of what Merle had become.

The raw pain Daryl exhibited was a tear-jerker for all viewers, painting a clear picture of the ties that bind and how they can be mercilessly severed in this new world.

Rick Crying When Negan Makes Him Cut Off Carl's Arm

It's one thing to face personal loss, but it's a different beast altogether when you're forced to harm your own child. Negan, with his sadistic ways, made Rick face an unthinkable decision: to cut off Carl's arm or face dire consequences.

Rick has become a savage survivor since the last time he cried, but this scene permanently etched in our memories with the sheer desperation in Rick's eyes and his cries.