We've heard this before, but it sounds more likely than ever this time:

A major character will die this season on Heroes.

NBC sources have confirmed to E! News that a male, original cast member will truly, actually, seriously bite the dust at some point in the near future.

The most obvious guess would be Hiro, considering he actually has a fatal disease. Sadly, the time has likely come for this once-great character. But we think the show will throw viewers a curve.

That would leave Sylar, Parkman, Peter, Nathan, Anod, HRG and Mohinder as candidates. Our money is on Parkman. How about you?

Who do you think will be killed this season?

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