The Walking Dead just gave a touching tribute to Andrew Lincoln (get some tissues)

If you’re feeling emotional about Andrew Lincoln leaving The Walking Dead, you’re not the only one. Check out this emotional tribute from the cast.

It’s hard to believe that this day is really here. The Walking Dead is in its ninth season, and, while we know this episode is coming, it’s still hard to think about it. Rick Grimes has been the main character of the show since its inception, and he has carried the show through many dramatic moments. He’s fought against the evils of the world — walks and humans alike — and always come out as our triumphant, post-apocalyptic hero.

With Andrew Lincoln on his way out, it’s time to finally say goodbye to Rick Grimes. Lincoln’s final episode will be this week, and fans are pretty emotional about it. But, fans aren’t the only ones that are feeling a lot of feels. The cast of The Walking Dead is also feeling the heartbreak and nostalgia.

AMC released a video that shows a host of actors from the show honoring Lincoln with a heartwarming and emotional tribute. Other stars such as Danai Gurira, Lauren Cohan, and Norman Reedus discuss how much Lincoln means to them, not just on the show but on a personal level, too. Past stars of the show like Steven Yeun and the late Scott Wilson also talk about Lincoln and how much he means to them.

You can watch the video here, but be prepared. If you’re a Walking Dead fan, this tribute video will definitely have you in tears. It’s especially heartbreaking and touching to watch Scott Wilson discuss Lincoln as Wilson recently passed away.

It’s comforting to hear how much the cast cares about each other, and even though Lincoln is leaving the show, his impact will remain. Some highlights include Norman Reedus saying Lincoln is “one of my best friends ever, and he’s very, very dear to me” and multiple actors of the show saying that Lincoln was a leader on set and exceptionally giving and generous.

Lincoln, proving to be just that, shared a sweet goodbye letter to fans and members of the press who have stuck with the show from the beginning.

The letter thanks everyone for coming on the incredible journey of the show with him and the rest of the cast. Lincoln shares that being a part of The Walking Dead has “been the most exciting, challenging and satisfying role of my career—and for the best part of a decade, the greatest adventure of my professional life.”

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While The Walking Dead will go on, it won’t ever be quite the same again. What are your favorite Rick Grimes moments, and what does the character mean to you?

(H/T Entertainment Weekly)