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The recent series finale ofYoung Sheldonleft fans emotional not just by ending its seven-year run, but also by featuring the highly dreaded death of George Cooper. However, the iconic detail that fans aren’t aware of is Lance Barber’s secret cameo despite his character’s demise in the penultimate episode ofThe Big Bang Theoryprequel series.
Split into a two-episode series finale, George’s death was shown in the previous episode, with the ultimate series finale witnessing the character’s friends and family attending his funeral service. And in a surprising turn of events, Lance Barber went the extra mile to pay his respects to the character he brought to life for seven seasons, by appearing in a secret cameo to attend the funeral.
Lance Barber Attended His Character’s Funeral inYoung Sheldon
After running for seven seasons following its premiere in 2017,The Big Bang Theoryprequel seriesYoung Sheldoneventually ended its remarkable run with a two-episode series finale. With Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprising their roles as Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in an unforgettable hour of television,Iain Armitage’s show left fans emotional.
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However, apart from thetearful wrap-up of the series, fans were left equally heartbroken by George Cooper’s death and funeral scene in the finale. Lance Barber who brought the character to life, left fans with a legacy to remember him by. But in a shocking turn of events, Barber actually attended his own character’s funeral with a cheeky cameo.
Lance Barber actually broke limits to offer his character a much-needed closure from his end, after dedicating himself to the role for seven years. Duringthe touching moment, Barber apparently dressed in disguise to blend in with the mourners at the church. And we can say with certainty, no one guessed it to be the actor himself.
Behind-The-Scenes Photos Reveal Lance Barber’s Secret Cameo
It was after Lance Barber’s co-star, Raegan Revord who played Missy Cooper in the show, shared behind-the-scenes photos onInstagramstory, that revealed the actor’s sweet gesture. The images show Barber’s secret cameo as an old lady sitting in the crowd, paying respects to George Cooper.
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Sharing far shots and close-ups ofLance Barberin disguise, Raegan Revord wrote a caption explaining “fun fact: Lance dressed up as Georgina and attended his [own] funeral”. In a series of images that clearly highlight where exactly Barber can be seen in the crowd, Revord’s Instagram story left fans bewildered.
Taking tosocial media, fans addressed the images and expressed their excitement as well as their genuine shock. Calling Lance Barber a true icon and a legend for adding an extra layer of authenticity to the emotional scene with his surprising presence, fans claimed to be touched by his effort.
he’s an icon
— harv (@harvv)August 01, 2025
he’s an icon for this🤣 shows how much he really loved working with them imo
— LUCY🐰 (@lucyqrow)June 14, 2025
That’s legendary.pic.twitter.com/w8OOgcbmXQ
— Eric Pellinen (@EricPellinen)July 09, 2025
Best thing I’ve seen ever.#YoungSheldonhttps://t.co/uoIigUI11e
— Keegan (@imkeegann)June 23, 2025
absolute legendhttps://t.co/EWF2WcKX07
— nikko (@nikkotanner)June 26, 2025
Although it was difficult watching the Cooper family saying goodbye to their beloved patriarch, Lance Barber’s surprise appearance at George Cooper’s funeral turned it into a bearable moment. Barber’s last-minute effort even during the finale will be remembered as a heartwarming tribute to the character and the show that stole hearts.
Young Sheldonis available on Paramount+.
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