Death (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Updated: 12/11/2025, 5:21:11 PM Wikipedia source
Death, also known as Rio Vidal, is a fictional character portrayed by Aubrey Plaza in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. As the personification of death, she is immortal. Besides her status as a cosmic entity, the MCU and Marvel Comics characters differ greatly. Likenesses of Death appeared in the MCU films Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Love and Thunder, before being portrayed for the first time by Plaza in the Disney+ series Agatha All Along. Death was one of the entities who created the Infinity Stones. As Rio Vidal, Death is described as the original green witch; she can take a human form and was in a relationship with Agatha Harkness. After Agatha hid from her, Death sought to deliver Agatha's death and played along as part of Agatha's coven during the events of Agatha All Along.
Infobox
First appearance
mw- "Seekest Thou the Road"Agatha All Along(2024)
Based on
Deathby Mike FriedrichJim Starlin
Adapted by
Jac Schaeffer
Portrayed by
Aubrey Plaza
Alias
Rio Vidal
Significant other
Agatha Harkness (ex-lover)
Tables
mw- Accolades received by Agatha All Along · Reception › Accolades
2025
Role(s)
Outstanding Supporting or Guest Actor Playing an LGBTQ+ Character in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series
Notes
Nominated
Outstanding LGBTQ+ Actor in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
Role(s)
Won
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2025 | Agatha All Along | Saturn Awards | Best Guest Star in a Television Series | Nominated | |
| Tell-Tale TV Awards | Favorite Performer in a Limited Series | Runner-up | |||
| Queerties | TV Performance | Won | |||
| Gold Derby TV Awards | Comedy Supporting Actress | Won | |||
| Autostraddle TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting or Guest Actor Playing an LGBTQ+ Character in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding LGBTQ+ Actor in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show | Won |
References
- Suggested in Agatha All Along episode nine "Maiden Mother Crone", showrunner Jac Schaeffer said that the writers "talked
- Plaza's portrayal of Lenny Busker/Shadow King has been described as androgynous or gender-fluid, and lesbian.
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/mcu-lady-death-powers-explained/
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/lady-death-marvel-origins-superpowers-history/
- Nerdisthttps://nerdist.com/article/marvel-infinity-stones-history-explained-thanos-avengers/
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/thor-love-thunder-eternity-temple-statues-characters-explained/
- Inversehttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/thor-love-and-thunder-eternity-ending-explained
- Vulturehttps://www.vulture.com/2022/07/8-thor-love-and-thunder-easter-eggs-you-may-have-missed.html
- As shown in Agatha All Along season 1, episode 7: "Death's Hand in Mine"
- Comic Vinehttps://web.archive.org/web/20241203190510/https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums/feats-and-analysis-2311599/mcu-death-is-the-natural-order-of-all-things-in-th-2354743/
- As shown in Agatha All Along season 1, episode 9: "Maiden Mother Crone"
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/agatha-all-along-nicholas-scratch-father-agatha-rio-backstory-post-credits-scene-1236197515/
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-10-30/agatha-all-along-rio-vidal-death-backstory
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/agatha-all-along-nicky-rio-parent-father-jac-schaeffer/
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/rio-vidal-lady-death-clues-agatha-all-along/
- As shown in Agatha All Along season 1, episode 4: "If I Can't Reach You / Let My Song Teach You"
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2024/10/agatha-all-along-episode-4-recap-1236106441/
- Nerdisthttps://nerdist.com/article/agatha-all-along-aubrey-plaza-rio-death-blackheart-amalgam/
- As shown in Agatha All Along season 1, episode 1: "Seekest Thou the Road"
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/agatha-all-along-rio-death-meaning/
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/aubrey-plaza-wandavision-character-rio-vidal-explained/
- As shown in WandaVision episode 9: "The Series Finale" and Agatha All Along season 1, episode 1: "Seekest Thou the Road"
- As shown in Agatha All Along season 1, episode 8: "Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End"
- As shown in Agatha All Along season 1, episode 5: "Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power"
- As shown in Agatha All Along season 1, episode 6: "Familiar by Thy Side", and episode 8: "Follow Me My Friend / To Glory
- Cinemablendhttps://www.cinemablend.com/news/2411981/was-death-ever-a-character-in-avengers-infinity-war-the-russos-explain
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/marvel-characters-mcu-will-never-use/#lady-death
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2022/tv/news/wandavision-spinoff-agatha-coven-of-chaos-aubrey-plaza-1235416041/
- GIANT FREAKIN ROBOThttps://web.archive.org/web/20230603074740/https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/aubrey-plaza-death-agatha-marvel.html
- Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Agatha All Alonghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0LxA8vGSGo
- Agatha All Along | Costumes Behind the Scenes: "Lady Death"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txU9sM7-XiE
- Yahoo Entertainmenthttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/rumor-aubrey-plaza-lady-death-052513801.html
- The Art of Costumehttps://theartofcostume.com/2025/06/19/revisiting-the-witchs-road-daniel-selon-on-the-alchemy-of-costume-design-in-agatha-all-along/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2025/08/agatha-all-along-costume-design-daniel-selon-interview-1236492263/
- Flickering Mythhttps://www.flickeringmyth.com/aubrey-plaza-on-losing-out-on-domino-role-in-deadpool-2/
- www.backstage.comhttps://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/kathryn-hahn-agatha-podcast-interview-77784/
- IndieWirehttps://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/aubrey-plaza-agatha-all-along-gayest-marvel-show-1235049137/
- Themhttps://www.them.us/story/aubrey-plaza-kathryn-hahn-agatha-coven-of-chaos-ex-girlfriend
- CBRhttps://www.cbr.com/aubrey-plaza-mcu-character-confirmed/
- CBRhttps://www.cbr.com/aubrey-plazas-legion-marvel-perfect-for-agatha-darkhold-diaries/
- Game Ranthttps://gamerant.com/agatha-all-along-aubrey-plaza-character-legion/
- Cinemablendhttps://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/marvel-cinematic-universe/agatha-all-along-rio-vidal-wildest-theory-aubrey-plaza-character-deadpool-and-wolverine
- CBRhttps://www.cbr.com/is-agatha-harkness-gay/
- Remezclahttps://remezcla.com/features/film/agatha-all-along-aubrey-plaza-another-marvel-show-legion/
- Agatha All Along | Costumes Behind the Scenes: "Green Witch"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txU9sM7-XiE
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/mcu-lady-death-comics-changes-explained-jac-schaeffer/
- Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/10/24/agatha-all-along-finally-reveals-rio-vidals-true-identity-which-may-confuse-some/
- www.marvel.comhttps://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/meet-death-embodiment-cosmic-force
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/apr/17/aubrey-plaza-legion-interview-weird-exhausting-not-being-human
- Flavorwirehttps://www.flavorwire.com/599176/fxs-legion-is-a-comic-book-series-with-a-true-anti-hero
- Salon.comhttps://www.salon.com/2024/09/19/agatha-all-along-knows-exactly-what-its-doing/
- TVLinehttps://tvline.com/lists/sexist-tv-shows-2024/abbott-elementary-kiss/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2024/12/saturn-awards-nominations-2025-list-1236195149/
- Tell-Tale TVhttps://telltaletv.com/2025/06/the-2025-tell-tale-tv-awards-results-ghosts-station-19-outlander-and-mid-century-modern-among-winners/
- Queertyhttps://www.queerty.com/photos-all-the-winners-gag-worthy-moments-from-the-2025-queerties-awards-20250312/
- Gold Derbyhttps://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/2025-gold-derby-tv-awards-complete-list-winners/
- Autostraddlehttps://www.autostraddle.com/presenting-the-winners-of-the-8th-annual-autostraddle-tv-awards/