Maisie Williams is dashing the hopes of Game of Thrones fans all over the world by claiming that there's "no hope" of Jon Snow surviving into season six.

The fate of the Night's Watch leader has led to a wave of fan theories and even speculation among the cast following his betrayal in the season five finale.

Since Arya Stark will have her own problems – being blind and all – next season, Williams is not expecting any on-screen reunions with co-star Kit Harington.

"We saw him get stabbed a lot in the chest," she told People. "I think that's pretty clear that he's [dead]."

When quizzed on if she holds out hope of a miracle for Jon Snow, Williams quipped: "No hope, ever!"

Williams went on to more seriously admit how much she'll miss spending time with Harington on and off the Game of Thrones set.

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"It's like heartbreaking… knowing that we're not going to be with Kit again," she admitted. "People are really hurt by it, but that's what this show does.

"If you haven't learned that by now, I can't help you!"

Her prediction for Jon Snow is far more pessimistic than that of co-star Emilia Clarke, who still thinks there's a chance for some kind of resurrection.

On the bright side, Harington was still sporting his luscious Jon Snow hairstyle at Wimbledon over the weekend.

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There's also the matter of a spoiler about a direwolf possibly being given away by Harington and Game of Thrones producers months ago.

Game of Thrones returns to Sky Atlantic and HBO next year.

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