Aufidius is incensed at this betrayal of trust, and with his chosen soldiers, kills Coriolanus. Once his anger is gone, Aufidius agrees to take part in the funeral of a worthy warrior.

How does Coriolanus die?

In the Volscian city of Antium, meanwhile, Aufidius and a band of conspirators prepare to dispose of the returning Coriolanus, who is being given a hero’s welcome by the people of the city. … As Aufidius shouts at him and the Senators try to intervene, the conspirators stab Coriolanus, and he falls dead.

What happens at the end of Coriolanus?

Coriolanus concludes a peace treaty between the Volscians and the Romans. When he returns to the Volscian capital, conspirators, organised by Aufidius, kill him for his betrayal.