Why did they kill off Ty on heartland?

Graham Wardle, who plays Ty Borden, will not be returning to the show. Graham Wardle decided to quit Heartland to pursue other interests. Wardle believed it was time to step away from acting after 14 seasons on the show and focus more on his projects.

The Heartland star has already requested a break from the show, most recently during Season 10 when Ty departs for Mongolia. This time, however, his decision is final, which surprised not only fans around the world, but also the cast and crew.

Amy and Ty are seen getting in the line of a stray bullet fired by a poacher in the Season 13 finale “The Passing of the Torch.”

The bullet only hits Amy in the shoulder because of Ty’s bravery. Ty rushes her to the hospital, where a nurse informs him that he, too, has been shot.

Ty Borden dies as a result of a blood clot caused by his gunshot wound. He collapses while leading Spartan back to the barn in Heartland Season 14 Episode 1 “Keep Me in Your Heart.”