A zombie outbreak happened while he was unconscious, and the world was forever altered as a result.

Rick missed the moment human society collapsed, and now, I think Ive finally figured out why.

As manyWalking Deadfans are well aware,Rick Grimes was a police officer before the zombie apocalypse.

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Rick was a small-town Sheriffs Deputy who rarely had to use his pistol.

But, what does it all mean?

That would be enough to make anyone think that humanity crossed a line that theres no coming back from.

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Rick was killed by Sebastian Milton (Pamela Miltons son) after Rick effectively removed his mother from power.

While Ricks death was tragic, it needed to happen for the same reason Rick was in a coma.

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Split image of Rick Grimes with blood on his face and waking up from a coma in The Walking Dead.

Rick waking up from a coma in The Walking Dead.

Rick Grimes lying dead in his bed in The Walking Dead.

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