How Did Every 'House of the Dragon' Book Character Die Before TV Series?

The article details how key characters from George R.R. Martin's book "Fire & Blood" died, as the basis for the HBO series "House of the Dragon." The prequel series focuses on the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen and is set hundreds of years before the events of "Game of Thrones." The listed causes of death for major characters include Daemon Targaryen dying during the Dance of Dragons, Rhaenyra Targaryen being fed to a dragon, and Alicent Hightower dying of Winter Fever. Other character deaths include King Aegon II Targaryen being poisoned, Helaena Targaryen being impaled, Ser Criston Cole being murdered, King Viserys I Targaryen dying in his sleep, and Jacaerys Velaryon being murdered. The article notes that "House of the Dragon" is an adaptation of Martin's 2018 novel and stars Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen.