why did they kill off ty in heartland

Ty Borden, a beloved character in the TV series Heartland, was killed off because Graham Wardle, the actor who played Ty, decided to leave the show after 13 seasons to explore new opportunities and focus on his personal projects. The decision to kill off Ty was a creative decision made to reflect the actor's departure. In the storyline, Ty died from complications of a burst blood clot caused by a gunshot wound he sustained in the season 13 finale. Although he initially seemed to recover, the clot led to his sudden death early in season 14, which was both shocking and emotional for the fans and characters, especially his wife Amy. The death was meant to mirror the suddenness of real-life loss and to give a meaningful, albeit painful, narrative closure to the character. Wardle and the show's creators expressed mutual respect regarding this decision, with Wardle grateful for his time on the show and the fans supporting the character through this transition. This step allowed the show to continue without him, while honoring Ty's journey and impact on Heartland.