A main character will die on The Vampire Diaries.

At Comic-Con in New York City last weekend, producer Julie Plec hinted at this spoiler, while E! News proceeded to follow up the rumor with a report that made it clear, quoting "reliable sources" that said:

The Vampire Diaries  will be killing off one of its characters. And it won't be the Jeremy-got-his-neck-snapped-but-was-wearing-a-magic-ring kind of death. This one will be for good.

Watch this exciting Vampire Diaries trailer, and then prepare to say goodbye to one of these characters!

So, who are the leading death contenders?

At the aforementioned panel discussion, Plec referenced the fact that Tyler has to commit murder in order to turn into a werewolf and said:

"The way that that plays out, when it plays out, you're going to be concerned for someone on this table."

Sitting at that table were Zach Roerig, Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning and Katerina Graham, all of whom would be reasonable options (it's safe to assume Damon, Elena and Stefan will live to fight, and be sexy, for another few seasons). Vote now: Which of these characters be spending eternity with Vicki and Anna?

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