It’s the moment no fan wanted to face — but now, CBS has confirmed it: George Cooper Sr. is going to die in Season 7 of Young Sheldon, and his funeral will be shown.
After years of subtle hints and fan theories, the show is finally honoring the heartbreaking canon established in The Big Bang Theory — that Sheldon’s father passed away before the events of the original series. Now, with just four episodes left in the Young Sheldon prequel, the emotional moment is right around the corner.
💔 Here’s what we know:
CBS just released the official episode titles for the Young Sheldon series finale arc, and Season 7, Episode 13 is called “Funeral.” While the network hasn’t revealed whose funeral it is, fans can connect the dots — and the show’s timeline makes it clear: this episode will mark George’s death.
Whether the character dies at the end of Episode 12 (“A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture”) or early in Episode 13 is still unknown, but either way, the aftermath is officially confirmed.
⚠️ How Will George Die?
The exact cause of George’s death hasn’t been revealed, which is in line with how The Big Bang Theory handled it — vague references, but never specifics. However, Sheldon and Mary often mentioned George’s unhealthy lifestyle in the original show. Combined with Young Sheldon’s hints (like multiple hospital visits), the likely cause seems tied to his health.
Fans are speculating everything from a sudden heart attack to a stress-related illness. The most important detail? It’s going to be unexpected — a fact that mirrors Sheldon’s emotional retelling in The Big Bang Theory.
👪 Why This Death Hits Harder Than Expected
What makes this storyline even more painful is how much George’s character has grown over the past few seasons. While The Big Bang Theory painted him as a flawed and distant father, Young Sheldon gave him depth, warmth, and redemption — especially after retconning the infamous cheating storyline.
Fans have come to love George as a loyal husband, a caring father, and the emotional glue holding the Cooper family together. That makes his departure all the more devastating.
💥 How It Impacts the Future of the Franchise
George’s death will have a massive ripple effect on the Cooper family, and it’s expected to set the tone for CBS’s upcoming spinoff: “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.”
Without George around, Georgie will likely be forced to step up as a father and protector for his own growing family — a powerful way to transition into the next chapter of the franchise.
🕯️ Fans, Prepare Yourselves
If you’ve been with Young Sheldon since Season 1, you know this moment was inevitable. But that doesn’t make it any easier. As we approach the final episodes, emotions will run high — and for many fans, George’s funeral will mark the end of an era.
📅 Don’t miss Episode 13, “Funeral,” airing soon on CBS.
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