I know many of you are still reeling over one of the most shocking, painful death through six seasons of Game of Thrones, which took place in the most recent episode when Stannis Baratheon — previously a decent chap who had a lot of love for his daughter Shireen — up and burned that daughter alive because Melisandre told him to. Twitter went crazy, and the critics went apoplectic, decrying the series for crossing the line beyond the lines it had already crossed. Some are saying that the death of Shireen was indefensible (although, the showrunners attempted to defend it), while there was another round of folks who swore off the show again.
But it’s also important to remember that, while you may have had an enormous amount of affection for Shireen Baratheon, she is just a character. A fictional character in a fictional show. In fact, if it makes you feel any better, Kerry Ingram — who played Shireen Baratheon — is still alive and well in real life (and without any of the greyscale). She did, however, want to thank you all for your thoughts after the episode.
Thank you for all the lovely messages about episode 9, I've had a wonderful journey with @GameOfThrones over the last 3 years. #ripShireen❤️
— Kez (@Kerry_Ingram) June 9, 2015
She is also the most adorable 16-year-old girl …
How did this little guy get in my room? 👀 #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/MM9K4DlTUV
— Kez (@Kerry_Ingram) June 9, 2015
… although, despite her best efforts, she does not yet have well defined ab muscles.
I'm 16 years old and have gotten out of bed everyday. That's 5,840 sit-ups and yet I have no abs to show it. #Workout #NotFair
— Kez (@Kerry_Ingram) June 7, 2015
She also loves Dominos pizza, but she can only eat so much.
Can't believe @Dominos_UK won't deliver if you spend less than £10. I am small, Are you trying to make me fat? 😐
— Kez (@Kerry_Ingram) June 7, 2015
She’s also clearly a fan of Pitch Perfect 2, and she has a splendid singing voice (too bad we didn’t get to hear it on Game of Thrones).
And look at her as an adorable child.
Broom broom #Throwback pic.twitter.com/3Kz7bcRIBQ
— Kez (@Kerry_Ingram) June 5, 2015
OH MY GOD, HOW COULD YOU KILL HER STANNIS. YOU MONSTER.
BRING HER BACK, PLEEEEEAAAAASE.
https://twitter.com/Kerry_Ingram/status/604725404511928320
On the other hand, if Stannis hadn’t burned her alive, I’m sure that the White Walkers would’ve eventually gotten her anyway.
A picture from the @GameOfThrones exhibition! pic.twitter.com/SDL3Ykmj58
— Kez (@Kerry_Ingram) April 23, 2015
R.I.P. Shireen Baratheon.
We woke up like this ✋ @SophieT pic.twitter.com/NrmLygtBs5
— Kez (@Kerry_Ingram) March 28, 2015
(Via Twitter, the Hollywood Reporter, Pajiba, Grantland and Vanity Fair)