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Arnold Schwarzenegger (as Lieutenant Wagner), Christian Slater, and John Stamos. The Charlie Sheen Controversy

Rose confesses she never actually saw Charlie die in France. Instead, she found him cheating and attempted to push him in front of a train, but he survived. She then held him captive in a dungeon pit beneath her house for four years until his recent escape.

In a highly meta conclusion, a figure resembling Charlie approaches the beach house only to be immediately crushed by a falling piano . The camera then pulls back to show series creator Chuck Lorre in a director's chair; he turns to the camera, says "Winning," and is also crushed by a second piano. Guest Stars and Cameos [S12E16] (15-16)Of Course He's Dead Part One-Pa...

Lorre explained in a post-episode title card that Sheen was offered a role but turned it down because he didn't agree with the proposed ending, which involved a fourth-wall-breaking rant about drug abuse.

Melanie Lynskey (Rose), April Bowlby (Kandi), Jennifer Taylor (Chelsea), and Emmanuelle Vaugier (Mia). She then held him captive in a dungeon

The finale featured a massive roster of returning characters and celebrity guest stars: Angus T. Jones (Jake Harper).

The episode is filled with inside jokes about the show’s behind-the-scenes drama, including references to "tiger blood," Sheen's "anger management" issues, and even a joke about how Walden’s character replaced him. Fan Reception Of Course He's Dead | Two and a Half Men Wiki Guest Stars and Cameos Lorre explained in a

Following his escape, Charlie begins sending threatening messages to Alan, Walden, and Evelyn. He also sends large checks and apologies to many of his former girlfriends, including Mia and Chelsea.