Is Sheila really dead on The Bold and the Beautiful? Character's fate explained

In a shocking turn of events on The Bold and the Beautiful, fans witnessed the demise of the notorious Sheila Carter in the recent episode that was aired on February 26, 2024. Carter was stabbed to death by Steffy Forrester. This marked the end of Sheila's reign of terror and her return as a menacing figure in the soap opera.

Kimberlin Brown, who portrayed Sheila, expressed mixed emotions about bidding farewell to the character. Despite feeling conflicted, she recognized the inevitability of change and new opportunities.

Following Sheila's demise, The Bold and the Beautiful promises additional developments, including Deputy Chief Baker's involvement and Finn's need for solace, hinting at the aftermath that is to come.

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How did Sheila die on The Bold and the Beautiful?

Steffy Forrester's actions unfolded in a tense sequence, where Sheila, portrayed by Kimberlin Brown since 1990, stalked and unnerved Steffy in the dark. The confrontation reached its climax when Steffy, fearing the worst, turned the tables on Sheila, stabbing her in the heart.

The scene played out dramatically, with Sheila coughing, ceasing to breathe, and freezing, her eyes open. The aftermath left Steffy in shock, grappling with the emotional turmoil of taking a human life. Despite Sheila's history of fake deaths and dramatic exits, this demise appears definitive.

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The character's history

Sheila Carter, originally introduced on sister soap The Young and the Restless in 1990, crossed over to The Bold and the Beautiful two years later. Throughout her tenure, Sheila became one of daytime's most notorious villains, engaging in crimes ranging from man-stealing to baby-snatching.

However, the character's nefarious deeds led to her faking her death and crossing between the two soap operas periodically. The love triangle involving Sheila, Brooke Logan, and Taylor Hayes remained one of the most memorable storylines during her time on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Brown faced her own set of challenges while portraying the death scenes, telling TV Insider,

"Can I just say that the aftereffects for Sheila, lying on a concrete floor for hours, that really hurts!"

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What did the actress and her co-star say?

Speaking to TV Insider, Kimberlin Brown acknowledged the tough position she found herself in, saying,

“Well, you know, it’s a tough place for me to be in right now; I’m not going to lie about this. I guess if anyone were going to take Sheila down, I’m happy it’s Steffy. I just wish that no one was taking Sheila down. It’s my happy place where I have been so blessed to be for over 35 years. But I’ve had a good run at it, so I’m one of the lucky ones, there’s no doubt about it.”

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, the actress behind Steffy, shared her bittersweet sentiments about Sheila's demise, highlighting the prolonged anticipation for Steffy to confront and defeat Sheila, telling TV Insider,

“Well, it’s bittersweet because I absolutely love working with Kimberlin; she is just the consummate professional. She elevates every scene and she’s so creative. For Steffy, hallelujah! This is her moment. How long has it taken Steffy to take her down and it’s finally happening, so it’s going to be a big shock. For someone who used to watch the show, and to [now] go toe-to-toe against Sheila, that’s a really cool moment.”

Viewers can watch The Bold and the Beautiful on Paramount+ and CBS.