How Did Captain Kirk Die
Captain James T. Kirk did not die in the original television series. His final screen death occurs in the feature film Star Trek Generations, where he is lost during a mission to save the Enterprise-B crew.
Star Trek Generations and Kirk's Final Mission
In the film, Kirk volunteers to help Captain Picard stop a solar-energy ribbon from destroying a starship. During the mission, Kirk is caught in an explosion and presumed dead, marking the end of his active command.
Legacy and Later Appearances
Kirk later returns in non-canon media, including the animated series and various films. For more details on his final appearance, see the Star Trek Generations entry on Memory Alpha.
