Prison Break Bellick Death Episode |verified| -

With water rising and his fate sealed, Bellick looked through the grate at his former enemies, now his brothers-in-arms. He signaled for them to drop the gate, effectively locking himself in to ensure the mission succeeded.

The cylinder is too heavy to be moved from the outside while under pressure. prison break bellick death episode

The plan was dangerous. The team needed to be physically inside the cramped pipe system to pour the chemical. Initially, the plan was for Michael Scofield or Lincoln Burrows to handle the most dangerous part of the job. However, due to Michael’s declining health (caused by a brain tumor) and the physical constraints of the operation, Bellick stepped up. With water rising and his fate sealed, Bellick

“He died the way he lived—in the dark, surrounded by crap… but this time, he chose it.” – Fan sentiment reflecting his transformation. The plan was dangerous

Here is a deep dive into the episode and the character's final moments.