Moreover, why was Elena Gilbert not in season 7?
Actress Nina Dobrev was only 20 years old when she signed on to the show as Elena Gilbert but six seasons later, she surprised fans when she opted not to sign on for Season 7. Others assumed it was because the actress wanted more money.
Likewise, did Damon really burn Elena in Season 7? Elena was ALIVE! Damon had been hallucinating, and he actually didn't burn her body. She was still resting peacefully in her coffin in New York.
Keeping this in consideration, who played Elena in Season 8?
Nina Dobrev
Does Elena die in Season 7?
Fast forward six years later, the actress surprised fans when she did not sign on for season 7 and the series lost a longtime and beloved main character. Reflecting on that time today, Dobrev maintains that the exit was her choice.
