'True Blood' To End in 2014

After six seasons of sex and blood, HBO has announced that the upcoming seventh season of True Blood will be its last.

"True Blood has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO,” noted Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming in a statement. "Alan Ball took the books by Charlaine Harris, assembled a brilliant cast led by the magnificent Anna Paquin in the role of Sookie Stackhouse, and crafted a show that has taken its many devoted fans on an unforgettable journey. Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps, but I look forward to what promises to be a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show."

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"From the moment I read Charlaine's books, I thought there was potential for something really special," says Alan Ball. "Then our amazing writers, cast and crew brought her world to life in a way that exceeded my wildest expectations. I'm deeply grateful to HBO for being true partners and collaborators, and, of course, to the viewers who chose to spend Sunday nights in Bon Temps with us."

True Blood's seventh and final season will air in 2014.