<P> In season seven, Damon travels with Bonnie and Alaric and learns to live without Elena . He refuses to forgive his mother for past mistakes on her deathbed . The guilt takes a toll on Damon, and after Julian is killed, he decides to let himself desiccate in a coffin next to Elena, waiting out the years until Bonnie dies . He's later awakened by Stefan in order to help him fight Rayna . </P> <P> By season eight, Damon and Enzo have gone missing . It is revealed that the two were taken by the siren Sybil, who forces them to go on various killing sprees . Despite Sybil's numerous attempts, Damon's love for Elena wins out . He later is forced into servitude for Cade; compelled to kill either Elena or Stefan, Damon instead kills himself with a piece of wood from Elena's coffin . His life is saved by Bonnie, and Stefan manages to kill Cade . In the series finale, Damon desperately searches for Elena's body, stolen by Katherine . Damon attempts to sacrifice his life to save Mystic Falls (and Elena) and kill Katherine with the Hellfire . However, Stefan injects Damon with the cure and takes his place . Damon and Elena marry and live a long and happy human life . Damon is then reunited with his brother in the afterlife . </P> <Ul> <Li> Played by Steven R. McQueen </Li> <Li> Starring seasons: 1--6 </Li> <Li> Special guest starring season: 8 </Li> </Ul> <Li> Played by Steven R. McQueen </Li>

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