He was breathing heavier than usual and it was obvious to all that his life was coming to an end. His redemption had been completed and he took one last opportunity to see his son, eye-to-eye, asking Luke to remove his famous helmet. Shortly afterwards, Vader died because he could not live without the help of his suit.

Did Darth Vader really die?

In his last final moments and with the courageous act of saving his son and turning on his former master, Vader turns back to the Light Side and dies as Anakin Skywalker. ... While Darth Vader's death may have been bittersweet, by saving Luke and “killing” the Emperor, he fulfilled his prophecy of being the chosen one.

Who kills Darth Vader in Star Wars?

During the battle, Anakin, who had been known as the Sith Lord Darth Vader, was redeemed by Luke and brought balance to the Force. However, the redemption cost Anakin his life, having been mortally wounded by the Emperor, Darth Sidious, while killing his former Master.