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OneYoung Sheldonstar asks how exactly George died by sharing a new set image. Unlike his cheating scandal,Young Sheldoncouldn’t save George from his pre-established death, but it didn’t stop them from delaying the tragedy until the very end of the show’s run. This ensured that the fan-favorite Lance Barber and his character could be inThe Big Bang Theoryprequel for as long as possible. Weeks after the Coopers lost their patriarch, a new set image resurrects the conversation in arguablyone of the most gut-wrenching incidents in a sitcom.
Taking it to her official Instagram account,Annie Pottsshares a new image of him and Barber joking on the set ofYoung Sheldon. Check out the image below:
In the image,Potts jokingly attacks Barber, who is sitting in George’s spot in the Coopers' living room. The actor writes"How did George really die?“in the caption, referring to the Cooper patriarch’s off-screen death inYoung Sheldon.
Why George Died Off-Screen In Young Sheldon
George Suffered A Fatal Heart Attack At The End OfYoung SheldonSeason 7, Episode 12.
George’s death preceded the two-partYoung Sheldonfinale, which devoted a significant time to his funeral. The day started as usual at the Cooper home, with George passing through the kitchen before he left for work. Later that afternoon, they were supposed to take a family photo in preparation for Sheldon’s move to California. Unfortunately,George never returned home, as his colleagues delivered the devastating news to his family that he had a fatal heart attack at school. This wasn’t his first heart attack, but this was the first time that it happened off-screen.
WhileYoung Sheldonnever shied away from tackling dark storylines, George’s death may be pushing it too far, especially considering how beloved the character was.
There are a couple of reasons why the writers opted for George’s death to happen off-screen. Firstly, his demise was long-established inThe Big Bang Theory. Coupled withYoung Sheldon’s nearing endat that point, the viewers already expected George’s death. Executing it away from the family allowed the show to pull it off like a plot twist. Secondly, it would be way too heartbreaking to see him actually die. WhileYoung Sheldonnever shied away from tackling dark storylines, George’s death may be pushing it too far, especially considering how beloved the character was.
1 Cooper Family Member Absence At George’s Funeral Makes Young Sheldon’s Ending Sadder
Friends and colleagues join the Coopers for George’s funeral, but one family member’s absence makes the Young Sheldon finale more heartbreaking.
Ultimately, it was for the best that George’s death happened off-screen. This way,Young Sheldonwas also able to focus on the family’s response. This became the launching pad for his emotional funeral the following week and would likely continue to be the case, albeit not as prominent, with Georgie inGeorgie And Mandy’s First Marriage.
Young Sheldon
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A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
