The good news is the TV version of Sgt.
Abraham Ford outlived his comic counterpart, but not by much.
But Negan and the show producers had another trick in store.

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The actor spoke onTalking Deadimmediately after the season premiere about his time and end on the show.
Cudlitz noted that he felt like Abraham might not be long forThe Walking Deadworld.
Look, for anyone who follows the graphic novel, hes on borrowed time, said Cudlitz.
before noting the Abraham-esque nature of the verbal comeback to Negan.
To actually insert something in there, I thought it was awesome.
And I think its very, very appropriate for him to go out that way.