The Walking Dead Star Quits Social Media Following Harassment And Death Threats

Eugene's Turn

Through Season 7, McDermitt's Eugene has undergone a transformation in terms of his allegiance. The character swapped sides ahead of the impending war when Negan, the man who had recently killed his best friend Abraham, took him as a prisoner to the Sanctuary.

However, upon arrival, Eugene was treated to nights with wives and jars of pickles which was more than enough to earn his unique skill set's loyalty. Eugene would quickly begin fortifying the Sanctuary's defenses and manufacturing defensive tools for the group. However, he would also march on Alexandria with the Saviors and dish out threats to his former buddy Rick Grimes when Negan wanted to get inside.

Eugene was fully willing to let his friends die.

Now, social media has begun attacking the actor playing the part.

Social Reaction

Some fans are unable to separate the fictional aspect of The Walking Dead from the very real life Josh McDermitt is living. They have chosen to voice their opinion of McDermitt, shaped by Eugene's scripted decisions, online.

Many fans have quickly come to actor's defense, though.

In any case, it all prompted McDermitt to shut his social media down.

McDermitt's Message

According to the source posting the above video, McDermitt's message to unsupportive followers was posted on the night of The Walking Dead's Season 7 finale.

"Death threats, don't send me death threats, because I will report all that s--- to the cops. I'm just sick of it," McDermitt said. "You can hate Eugene, I don't care. You can think whatever you want but when you start saying you hope I die, I don't know if you're talking about Josh or Eugene. I gotta report that s---, so, just don't be an a---hole. And just stop complaining. Just stop complaining about everything on the Internet. Just go spend time with your family or friends or loved ones. Just get off the Internet."

McDermitt did conclude his video in a high note for the fans he has always appreciated. "I love you," McDermitt said. I do. I love you guys."

Other Cast Members

McDermitt is not the only cast member to have experienced harassing on social media. During The Walking Dead's seventh season, Tara Chambler actress Alanna Masterson spoke out against the Internet's bullies.

The actress was featured in an episode of The Walking Dead which saw her Tara character going on a solo adventure to the new community of Oceanside. Along the way, she was involved in several intense stunt sequences, killed countless zombies, and was left running for her life when the Oceanside bunch decided they wanted to kill her. Nevertheless, the Internet decided to ruin some of the fun for the actress and comment on her weight in the wake of Masterson having a new baby.

In her message on Instagram, Masterson used her words to put these trolls in their place, as well as encourage kindness and love throughout the world.

Masterson and McDermitt are unlikely to be the only Walking Dead stars, or actors anywhere for that matter, to be receiving negative feedback on the Internet. They are simply taking a stand against it.

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