Outer Banks' Charles Esten discusses alternate versions for Ward's season three death scene and leaving the Netflix series as Sarah Cameron's dad.. Ward Cameron 's death in Outer Banks season 3 is among the biggest events to unfold in the finale, and it directly sets up Rafe as season 4's main villain. The father and son have long been at the center of the show's major conflicts, so it was hardly a surprise to see that continue in the newest season and create disagreements between them.
After Ward Cameron is killed at the end of Outer Banks season 3, the entire show appears to have reached its critical point. Ward's Outer Banks death leaves Rafe and Sarah on their own as they are forced to suffer the aftermath of their father's demise. Now, actor Charles Esten is addressing Ward's death in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.. How did Ward die in Outer Banks? Ward Cameron is the main antagonist of the series and one of it's most significant characters, a wealthy businessman who pretends to be a kind guy and good.