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Kevin Costner didn't know about 'Yellowstone' character's death until it aired

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Kevin Costner says he didn't know about his "Yellowstone" character John Dutton's death until after the episode aired on Sunday.

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  1. Variety

    ‘Yellowstone’ Returns: How Did Season 5 End? Is Kevin Costner Gone? Is This the Last Season? (opens Variety)

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    Yellowstone is back after nearly two years. Here's a recap of the first part of Season 5, info on Kevin Costner's departure and future seasons.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Now we know how ‘Yellowstone’ solved Kevin Costner’s departure (opens The Boston Globe)

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    It was already clear that Kevin Costner was leaving "Yellowstone." Sunday night's episode revealed the specifics.

  3. CNN

    ‘Yellowstone’ says goodbye to Kevin Costner (opens CNN)

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    We now know the fate of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton on “Yellowstone.”

  4. New York Post

    Is John Dutton dead? ‘Yellowstone’ reveals his fate after Kevin Costner’s shocking exit (opens New York Post)

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    Kevin Costner left "Yellowstone" before the final stretch of episodes in Season 5. So, how did the show handle his exit? Did it kill off John Dutton or did it write him off another way?

  5. UPI

    Kevin Costner's 'Yellowstone' fate addressed at top of S5B premiere (opens UPI)

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    The fate of fictional Montana Gov. John Dutton -- played by Kevin Costner -- has finally been disclosed in the Season 5B premiere of "Yellowstone" that aired on Paramount Sunday night.

  6. New York Post

    Kevin Costner breaks silence on his ‘Yellowstone’ character’s death: ‘I found out this morning’ (opens New York Post)

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    Kevin Costner broke his silence on his "Yellowstone" character, John Dutton, being killed in the premiere.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    Kevin Costner won't 'rush to go see' John Dutton's fate on 'Yellowstone' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Kevin Costner, who is not returning to the final season of 'Yellowstone,' isn't particularly interested in watching the season 5 episode in which his character's fate is revealed.

  8. Insider

    Kevin Costner says he didn't quit 'Yellowstone' and reveals his reaction to John Dutton's send-off (opens Insider)

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    Kevin Costner said that he didn't quit "Yellowstone," and departed due to scheduling. He hasn't yet seen John Dutton's write-off on the show.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Yellowstone’ Premiere Quickly Reveals Fate of Kevin Costner’s Character: “We Let the Cat Out of the Bag” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    How does John Dutton die in Yellowstone? The season 5b premiere quickly revealed how — director Christina Voros unpacks the shocking event, code words.

  10. Slate Magazine

    Well, Now We Know What Happened to Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Character! Fans Are Displeased. (opens Slate Magazine)

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    John Dutton’s long-awaited fate has finally arrived on the Paramount series.

  11. Variety

    How ‘Yellowstone’ Said a Disturbing Goodbye to Kevin Costner’s Character John Dutton (opens Variety)

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    "Yellowstone" is back, but Kevin Costner is no longer in the series. Find out how he was written out of the show.

  12. Digital Trends

    Kevin Costner reacts to John Dutton's fate on Yellowstone: 'I didn't see it' (opens Digital Trends)

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    The fate of John Dutton was revealed in the Yellowstone season 5, part 2 premiere. Kevin Costner shared his thoughts about the character's ending.

  13. Deadline

    Kevin Costner Not In A Rush To See John Dutton’s ‘Yellowstone’ Fate In Season 5B Premiere: “I Didn’t See It” (opens Deadline)

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    Kevin Costner is reacting to his character John Dutton's fate following the Yellowstone Season 5B premiere on Paramount Network.

  14. UPI

    Kevin Costner didn't know about 'Yellowstone' character's death until it aired (opens UPI)

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    Kevin Costner says he didn't know about his "Yellowstone" character John Dutton's death until after the episode aired on Sunday.

  15. Fox News

    'Yellowstone' star Kevin Costner not in a ‘rush’ to see character’s exit (opens Fox News)

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    Kevin Costner said his character's fate on "Yellowstone" isn't enticing him to watch the show, after months of drama about his departure from the series.

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