Their storylines were cut short, but they live on in our hearts.
Queer women can all name at least one character who helped them understand themselves and allowed them to feel represented. Unfortunately, we've all also experienced the epic heartache of having that same special character whacked mid-season. This is by no means exhaustive (but if you're looking for such a list, Autostraddle has an excellent one). Take this as a best of the absolute worst. *grabs tissue*
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