Andrew Lincoln doesn't want "The Walking Dead" to kill Rick Grimes. Comicbook.com reports at San Diego Comic Con, Lincoln said he hopes to see Rick leave Alexandria as a survivor. However, the actor has previously expressed his desire to leave the show. Lincoln has portrayed Rick Grimes for nine years on the AMC series. Lincoln said, "Lennie James is a perfect example of leaving without dying and doing rather well on it, so there is that way.