Stranger Things Season 5 will be the final season of the mega-hit Netflix series. Before the final season debuts this year, ...

Although Bob's death occurs in the hospital of the Hawkins ... which is why they still mourn his departure from Stranger Things.

The second season of Netflix's "Stranger Things" introduced viewers to Bob Newby (played by Sean Astin ... because it was like this is a heroic death, facing down the Demodogs, rescuing everybody ...

Also, "Stranger Things" has shied away from a central character death for nearly three seasons. While supporting cast members like Bob, Barb, and now Billy are potentially more disposable ...