Elsa (Isabel May), a similar “shooting star” character, died in the “1883” finale as well, though that death was telegraphed from the very opening scene of that show.

07 ABC Snow Queen Once Elsa reveals the truth about her mother, Gerda, the Snow Queen makes a heroic decision to sacrifice herself for the town and, in doing so, finally be reunited with her sisters.

Who is Elsa Dutton and why is her death so important to the "Yellowstone" story? Here's how Elsa died in the prequel show "1883" and why it changed everything.