Yes, Roderigo does die in Shakespeare’s play Othello. His death occurs in Act 5, Scene 1, during a confrontation with Iago.
Roderigo, who is infatuated with Desdemona, is manipulated by Iago throughout the play. Iago convinces him to provoke Othello and even to attempt to kill Cassio, whom he sees as a rival for Desdemona’s affection. However, Iago’s true intentions are to use Roderigo as a pawn in his own schemes.
During the final act, after failing to kill Cassio and realizing he has been used, Roderigo comes to confront Iago. It is at this moment that Iago stabs him to silence him for good, ensuring that Roderigo cannot reveal Iago’s treachery. Roderigo’s death serves to highlight Iago’s ruthless nature and the tragic consequences of manipulation and betrayal in the play.