The 20 most gruesome 'Game of Thrones' deaths, ranked

"Game of Thrones" has always been known for its gratuitous nudity, but HBO's epic fantasy drama also packs plenty of shocking violence.

Over the past six seasons, there have been many deaths, some more gruesome than the others.

In anticipation of season seven, premiering this summer, we put together a list of the most gruesome deaths we've seen on the show so far.

So you can fondly remember some very painful memories of lovable characters gone too soon, and relive some of the most satisfying deaths of the worst villains the show has to offer.

Here are the most gruesome and violent deaths on "Game of Thrones":