It left the characters in such a high place, granted that some had better fates than others.

Although occasionally, they created additional questions.

That was exactly what happened when theYoung Sheldonfinale floated the possibility that Leonard may be dead.

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Admittedly, it is still too early to be invested in this possibility.

The offshoot is still in the early stages of development, with no confirmed release date.

For context,no one is saying that Leonard is dead.

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As seen whenGeorge diedin the Young Sheldon penultimate episode, Sheldon has difficulty handling grief.

It was the same when Arthur Jeffries aka.

Professor Proton passed away inThe Big Bang Theory.

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Not talking about Leonard in his autobiography fits his past behavioral pattern when it came to dealing with loss.

As beloved as theYoung Sheldonfinale was, there was disappointment that it didn’t feature moreThe Big Bang Theoryreferences.

Perhaps Johnny Galecki can also appear and reprise Leonard, effectively debunking the theory that his character is dead.

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If Leonard is really dead in the future, Stuart and his girlfriend, Denise would know.

After years of taking care of Sheldon, Leonard could finally focus on taking care of his own child.

Suffice it to say,The Big Bang Theoryleft Leonard in such a great place.

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The Big Bang Theory: This sitcom follows a group of socially awkward scientists and their interactions with each other and the people around them. Centered on physicists Sheldon and Leonard, the series humorously explores friendship, romance, and the quirks of life among an eclectic group of academics.

It’s heartbreaking to think that he wasn’t able to fully enjoy his dream life.

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The Big Bang Theory: This sitcom follows a group of socially awkward scientists and their interactions with each other and the people around them. Centered on physicists Sheldon and Leonard, the series humorously explores friendship, romance, and the quirks of life among an eclectic group of academics.

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