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Does anyone die in the book outsiders?

Johnny Cade: Johnny is one of the main characters of the novel and is killed in a church fire that he started. He accidentally sets the fire while trying to save children who are trapped inside, and ends up dying from smoke inhalation and burns.

Dally Winston: Dally is a tough and rebellious member of the gang and is killed by the police after a failed robbery attempt. He pulls out his switchblade during a standoff with the police, and is shot multiple times.

Bob Sheldon: Bob is a Soc who is killed in a fight with Johnny and Ponyboy. He attacks Ponyboy and Johnny defends himself, fatally stabbing Bob in the process.

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