When it comes to Outlander, we know that characters don’t always stick around. This season has the Revolutionary War in full swing, which means anyone could potentially die. However, the series seems to have hinted that the most heartbreaking death of them all is about to happen.
Okay, there are actually two deaths that are at the top of the list for most heartbreaking in the books. One of those deaths I’m afraid is going to happen in Outlander season 8, but I feel like Outlander season 7B is setting us up for the other one.
Young Ian noted Rollo is getting old in Outlander season 7, episode 13
Before his wedding, Young Ian got ready with Rollo in the room. Young Ian noted that Rollo isn’t as young as he used to be. We’ve not really seen Rollo look old, but it’s clear that the character is and he’s showing signs to Young Ian.
There wasn’t much time spent on this, but it does look like the series is about to bring us a death most fans are not looking forward to. Yes, it’s all about Rollo.
Death comes for us all. As we age, people pass on. The same happens with animals, and some of them get the chance to die of old age and not due to other causes.
What happens to Rollo in the Outlander books?
This is a storyline that comes from the books. Young Ian notes in the books that Rollo is getting old. We don’t know how old Rollo was when Young Ian won him in a game of dice. We do know that Rollo is part wolf and part dog, and both animals have a shorter life than humans. He is also one of those who has traveled the country with his best friend. He has always been by Young Ian’s side, except for when Young Ian was in Scotland, and then he was by Rachel’s side.
In the books, Rollo passes away of old age overnight. This happens after Young Ian and Rachel marry, and there’s a note between everyone that it seemed like Rollo was hanging on for Young Ian to find someone to look out for him the way he always has.
Anyone else crying at the thought of that?
It looks like the show is going this root. We could see Rollo pass away before Outlander season 7 comes to an end, and I’m just not ready for it.
Outlander airs on Fridays on STARZ.
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