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\t\t<\/p>\n Major spoilers ahead for<\/em><\/strong> Bridgerton<\/strong><\/a><\/em> Season 4, Part 2!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The latest batch of Bridgerton<\/em> Season 4 episodes released on Netflix<\/strong><\/a> has taken an emotional turn that is hitting fans of the show hard.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In Episode 6 of Season 4, the romance between Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek is interrupted by a sudden tragedy that affects a beloved sibling.<\/p>\n Francesa Bridgerton\u2019s husband, John Stirling (played by Victor Alli<\/strong><\/a>), dies unexpectedly after what he originally dismisses as \u201conly a small headache.\u201d Francesca discovers him unresponsive shortly after he goes to rest.<\/p>\n The funeral scene sees the family honoring John as a devoted husband and public servant. While the readers of the Julia Quinn<\/strong> novels may have seen this coming, the timing still comes as a shock in the series.<\/p>\n \u201cI can just say, get your tissues ready, because it\u2019s rough. When I visited the set, they were filming scenes and I saw a scene that was\u2014at the same time incredibly joyful and just heart-wrenching\u2014so, yeah, you\u2019re gonna need tissues for part two,\u201d she told Us Weekly<\/a> ahead of the premiere.<\/p>\n The heartbreaking moment could signal a shift in focus for the show, perhaps leading Francesca to become a central figure in Season 5, following Francesca\u2019s book When He Was Wicked<\/em> next. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n Find out why one star will never leave the series.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n