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25. He Who Remains
He Who Remains, originally Nathaniel Richards, was the first Variant to explore alternate universes and founded the Time Variance Authority to protect the Sacred Timeline. He ruled from the Citadel at the End of Time until his life was ended by Sylvie during a fateful encounter with Loki. | © Marvel Studios
24. Flag Smasher
Karli Morgenthau, leader of the anti-nationalist Flag Smashers, fought to protect displaced refugees after the Blip forced the reinstatement of world borders and upended lives. Although she was killed by Carter while trying to stop the Patch Act in New York, Captain America's actions led to its abandonment. | © Marvel Studios
23. Ajak
Ajak, portrayed by Salma Hayek in Eternals, was the wise spiritual leader of the Eternals, sent to Earth by the Celestials to guide human progress and protect it from the Deviants. Despite her convictions, she was betrayed by Ikaris and lured into a fatal trap in Alaska, where the Deviants claimed her life. | © Marvel Studios
22. May Parker
May Parker, Peter's brave aunt who raised him after his parents died, stood by his side even during his early days as an intern at Stark Industries. When she and Peter were attacked by the Green Goblin, she was mortally wounded while trying to save him and help Osborn, leading to her tragic death in No Way Home. | © Marvel Studios
21. Queen Ramonda
Queen Ramonda was a strong, brilliant leader of Wakanda who faced a tragic fate during the Talokan attack. While trying to save Riri from drowning after Namor's water bombs hit their building, she lost her life, her death pushing Shuri toward vengeance before she ultimately chose peace. | © Marvel Studios
20. Ultron
Tony Stark and Bruce Banner's plan to protect the world backfired when they created Ultron, a powerful AI that caused widespread destruction. With Vision's help, the Avengers defeated him, and although he's been dead on screen, there's always a chance he might return. | © Marvel Studios
19. Maria Hill
Maria Hill, the steadfast S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Nick Fury's right-hand woman, met a tragic end when she was shot during the Secret Invasion. In her final moments, she died in Fury's arms, softly revealing that he had been the one to shoot her. | © Marvel Studios
18. Erik Killmonger
Erik Killmonger, a fierce mercenary abandoned in his youth, returns to challenge T'Challa's rule with a vision of liberating Wakanda and the world. Fatally wounded in a brutal battle and offered help by T'Challa, he chooses death, insisting on being laid to rest with his ancestors. | © Marvel Studios
17. Lyla, Floor, and Teefs
Easily one of the most heartbreaking deaths in the entire MCU is Lyla, Floor, and Teefs in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, when Lyla is shot and Floor and Teefs are killed by guards during Rocket's escape. In a final vision, Rocket sees them at peace in the afterlife, a bittersweet reminder of his loss and the high cost of his fight. | © Marvel Studios
16. Hela
Speaking of Hela, despite her power as Thor's estranged sister and the Goddess of Death, she couldn't avoid her fate. After an epic fight with Thor that cost him his eye, Surtur's wrath demolished Asgard to save its people, and Hela was consumed by flames. | © Marvel Studios
15. T'Challa
T'Challa's respectful farewell in Wakanda Forever honors Chadwick Boseman's legacy, as he dies offscreen early in the film. Shuri's struggle with grief and her rise as the new Black Panther echo the deep emotions felt by fans. | © Marvel Studios
14. Jane Foster
Jane Foster returned in Love and Thunder after a long absence, now battling cancer, when Mjolnir grants her the power of Thor. In a courageous final act, she dons the mantle of the Mighty Thor to save a group of children, fully aware that her heroism will cost her life. | © Marvel Studios
13. Vision
Vision, whose very essence was tied to the Mind Stone, suffered a tragic end in Infinity War when Thanos used the Time Stone to drain his life force. Even though Wanda made desperate efforts to save him, his loss resonated deeply, and now hints of his potential return emerge as the White Vision in WandaVision. | © Marvel Studios
12. Scarlet Witch
After turning to the dark side, Scarlet Witch heroically sacrificed herself by bringing down Mount Wundagore in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Her death, marked by the mountain's collapse upon her, seems to signal the closing of her chapter in the MCU for now. | © Marvel Studios
11. Loki
Loki tried one last move against Thanos but was brutally overpowered, as Thanos caught him in mid-deception and ended his life. Although a variant of Loki still exists in the MCU, fans will always remember the clever and charismatic god who met his ultimate fate in Infinity War. | © Marvel Studios
10. Mysterio
Mysterio, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, used cunning illusions to turn public opinion against Spider-Man and even frame him for his murder. Though he appeared to die in Far From Home, his masterful trickery leaves us wondering if the ultimate deceiver is truly gone. | © Marvel Studios
9. Gamora
Gamora did die in Infinity War, but thanks to the time travel, a younger version of her lives on in the MCU. Though the original Gamora is gone, her variant's return in Endgame and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 keeps her legacy alive. | © Marvel Studios
8. Ulysses Klaue
Ulysses Klaue is a ruthless arms dealer who first shocked audiences by losing his hand over a Vibranium deal in the Age of Ultron. Later, in Black Panther, his role grew as a dangerous secondary villain until Killmonger decisively ended his life with a single gunshot. | © Marvel Studios
7. Groot
Groot heroically sacrificed himself at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy to save his friends. Thanks to Rocket's quick thinking, a tiny fragment was planted and grew into a new Groot, keeping the beloved tree's spirit alive despite it not being the same as before. | © Marvel Studios
6. Ronan
Ronan served as the main villain in Guardians of the Galaxy, driven by his obsession with the Infinity Stone he coveted. In a twist of fate, his defeat came through a surprising dance-off that led to his eventual destruction by the very stone he sought. | © Marvel Studios
5. Black Widow
It's still hard to believe that Marvel killed Black Widow, which was a deeply emotional moment for fans as she gave her life to secure the Soul Stone. This not only saved half the universe but also marked one of the MCU's most powerful and heartbreaking moments. | © Marvel Studios
4. Thanos
Thanos was a long-term villain in the Marvel universe who aimed to wipe out half of all life in the universe to create his version of balance. He met his end twice, first by Thor’s decisive blow and later through Tony Stark’s heroic snap, marking a heavy cost for everyone involved. | © Marvel Studios
3. Iron Man
Iron Man ended with one unforgettable snap in Endgame, when Tony Stark used the Infinity Stones to save the universe with a selfless act. The once arrogant genius left a lasting impact on the world and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, proving that even heroes can change for the better. | © Marvel Studios
2. Captain America
Steve Rogers met a tragic fate when he was assassinated by Crossbones shortly after the Civil War. Tony Stark and Sam Wilson investigated his death, while Bucky Barnes fulfilled Steve's final wish by taking up the mantle and continuing the legacy of the Avengers. | © Marvel Studios
1. Peter Parker
Peter Parker, whose life was painfully filled with loss, met his end fighting through one brutal battle during the Death of Spider-Man arc. He took a bullet for Captain America, fended off the Sinister Six, saved Aunt May with a daring truck move, and passed away in the arms of Mary Jane. | © Marvel Studios
