An Instagram story may have accidentally confirmed the details of Young Sheldon Season 7’s biggest plot — George’s death.
Young Sheldon creators confirmed thatGeorge Cooper Snr.’s deathwould be touched on during Young Sheldon Season 7 — but sadly, that’s all we know. This has led many fans to speculate that the patriarch’s fate won’t be shown on screen at all, while others think it will round out the finale.
However, a third answer has potentially entered the mix, courtesy of fellow Young Sheldon star Raegan Revord, who playsMissy. Taking to her Instagram stories, she posted a photo of George actor Lance Barber captioned, “Giving Lance an early heart attack,” prompting a frenzy of new speculation.
Given that George first had a heart attack back in Young Sheldon Season 1, it makes sense that the death could happen in the same way, with many fans agreeing that Revord’s post all but confirms it.
As of Young SheldonSeason 7 Episode 5,George isn’t ill or showing any health problems — but as heart attacks tend to happen very quickly, this could easily change within the next few episodes.
“Is she trying to say something since he’s suppose to die? Not funny Missy!” one fanpostedon Reddit, with a secondagreeing, “Interesting way to confirm a plot point lol.”
“Foreshadow?” a third personasks, with a fourthresponding, “I think so.” As of writing, there has been no official word on how George’s death might be handled, orif we’ll see it at all.
Speaking toTV Line, executive producer Steve Holland stated: “I don’t want to say what you will or won’t see, but things will get addressed. We are not beholden to every joke that was ever made on The Big Bang Theory, but we do feel beholden to the larger canon and the larger events that shape Sheldon’s life. We want to honor those.”
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Episode 6now won’t be on until April 4, meaning Young Sheldon fans will have to wait for any firm answers on the death of George.
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
