Why Did Lagertha Leave Vikings?

She admitted she thought Lagertha would die in the fourth season when the story changed its focus to Ragnar's sons. The creators of the series convinced her to stay, promising her the opportunity to direct an episode. Not wanting to star in the episode she directed, she decided it was time for Lagertha to leave.

Why did they kill off Lagertha in Vikings?

Although fans were gutted by Lagertha's death, her killing did not come as a huge surprise. Unfortunately, Lagertha had to die as the Seer's (John Kavanagh) prophecy had to be fulfilled.

When did Katheryn Winnick leave Vikings?

Katheryn Winnick has opened up over her Vikings exit and revealed she was ready to leave way before her character met her end in season six. The actress, 43, spent seven years playing her much-loved character Lagertha and she was lost for words when her onscreen death finally aired in 2019.