How does Emilia die?

Emilia dies near the end of Othello after she exposes Iago's deception. When she realizes that Iago used Desdemona's handkerchief to trick Othello and that Desdemona was innocent, Emilia publicly tells the truth despite Iago's orders to stay silent. In the chaos that follows, Iago fatally stabs Emilia. As she dies, she continues defending Desdemona and insists that Desdemona was faithful to Othello.

Emilia's death is especially tragic because she becomes one of the few characters willing to challenge Iago directly. Her courage finally reveals the truth, but it costs her her life. Along with Desdemona's death, Emilia's death helps expose the destructive consequences of Iago's lies and manipulation.