We bid farewell to Eddie Munson (played by Joseph Quinn) in Episode 9, as he died a hero saving his friends and protecting his town. The Duffer Brothers confirmed this character’s death while appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast following the finale—yet, there’s two other character deaths from Volume 2 that are a bit more unclear.Max became a victim of Vecna’s curse in the two-part finale and was technically dead for a full minute before Eleven restarted her heart with her powers. The last we see of Max, she’s hospitalised and in a coma. Eleven tries to communicate with her by searching for her mind, but there is, tragically, no response.While speaking to Entertainment Weekly following Volume 2’s release, actress Sadie Sink (who plays Max) opened up about the agonising scene of Max’s death and her character’s future in the show. “It really is just so sad,” Sadie said told EW. “When you’re putting yourself in that moment and then you’re with someone like Caleb, who I’ve known since I was very little, sometimes things can feel very real on that set. It was very emotional… It’s just so heartbreaking.”When asked about Max’s fate, however, EW reports that Sadie was quick to point out that Max has a pulse and is technically still alive and present in the show. “I’m not sure where we’re going and what Max’s state is. It’s definitely all up in the air right now,” said Sadie. “I’m just as excited as everyone else to find out where Max is and how she’s doing.”Jamie Campbell Bower, who portrayed this season’s villain Vecna/Henry/One, also hinted at a S5 return to EW, noting the scene where Vecna should be dead, but suddenly disappears. Though Jamie didn’t confirm whether he’d signed on for multiple seasons, Will’s mention to Mike that he could still feel Vecna’s presence during the finale is almost confirmation enough.And as for new additions to the cast? Look out for none other than Linda Hamilton in a yet-to-be-disclosed role. “I love the show so much,” the Terminator star and ’80s icon says in the first look segment. “I really am a fan.” Also joining the ensemble are Nell Fisher, Alex Breaux and Jake Connelly.What will Stranger Things Season 5 be about?Courtesy of Netflix