Say it ain’t so. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Walking Dead headliner, Danai Gurira, who portrays Michonne on the hit TV series, is leaving the show.

From the article, “Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Gurira, who officially joined the series in season three as iconic katana-wielding badass Michonne, has signed a deal to return for her final season of the zombie drama.

Under her new deal, Gurira will return in a limited capacity — described as only a handful of episodes — that will be interspersed throughout season 10. The actress, playwright and social activist will then likely segue to the three Walking Dead movies that AMC is planning with former leading man Andrew Lincoln. The latter has played the central role of Rick Grimes since the pilot and departed in the first half of season nine.”

Head here for more details and check out an op-ed about The Walking Dead’s sister series, Fear The Walking Dead here.