10 TV Character Deaths Fans Still Aren't Over

10. Derek Shepherd - Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy can be a seriously cruel show, and though fans have had to say goodbye to a long line of brilliant characters, none hurt quite as much as losing Derek Shepherd, AKA McDreamy.

For ten seasons, we all watched as Derek and Meredith Grey fell in love, progressed with their careers, fought numerous obstacles in their path, got married and started a family. It was a fantastic story, bursting with emotional twists and charm, and things seemed poised to end with a happily ever after for the iconic couple.

Unfortunately, though, it wasn't meant to be. In season eleven, Derek was involved in a fatal traffic accident. He suffered severe brain damage, and before the maddeningly incompetent doctors in his care realised the extent of his injuries it was too late. Derek was brain dead, and Meredith took him off life support.

It was a cruel end for McDreamy, shaking the fandom to the core, and though it's been six seasons since Derek's death, the series really hasn't recovered from his loss.