<P> During the last episode of the fourth season , Bea was killed off after being stabbed multiple times by Joan Ferguson ( Pamela Rabe ) . Producers confirmed that the character had been written out `` for dramatic purposes '' and would not be returning for the show 's fifth season . The show 's executive producer , Jo Porter , stated : `` It is always an incredibly difficult decision to say farewell to a much - loved and revered character like Bea Smith . Which is why this storyline has had such a huge impact on us all and we are sure fans will feel the same . This decision was particularly hard as it meant also saying goodbye to Danielle Cormack . '' Porter added that Bea 's departure would allow for new characters and stories to take centre stage during the fifth season . </P>
<P> During the last episode of the fourth season , Bea was killed off after being stabbed multiple times by Joan Ferguson ( Pamela Rabe ) . Producers confirmed that the character had been written out `` for dramatic purposes '' and would not be returning for the show 's fifth season . The show 's executive producer , Jo Porter , stated : `` It is always an incredibly difficult decision to say farewell to a much - loved and revered character like Bea Smith . Which is why this storyline has had such a huge impact on us all and we are sure fans will feel the same . This decision was particularly hard as it meant also saying goodbye to Danielle Cormack . '' Porter added that Bea 's departure would allow for new characters and stories to take centre stage during the fifth season . </P>
who is trying to kill bea in wentworth
who is trying to kill bea in wentworth
Joan Ferguson
Joan Ferguson