'Breaking Bad': The 12 Most Memorable Deaths (So Far)

1. Gus Fring (Season 4, “Face Off”)

Cause of Death: Pipe-bomb explosion

Was there any doubt? The ultimate demise of the great Gustavo Fring just had to be our top choice: It was not only a worthy send-off for one of TV’s best-ever villains, it was one of the most shocking TV moments in years. After surviving cartel snipers and poisoned tequila, Gus was finally done in by his one weakness: his thirst for revenge. When he arrived at Tio Salamanca’s... more 

1. Gus Fring (Season 4, “Face Off”)

Cause of Death: Pipe-bomb explosion

Was there any doubt? The ultimate demise of the great Gustavo Fring just had to be our top choice: It was not only a worthy send-off for one of TV’s best-ever villains, it was one of the most shocking TV moments in years. After surviving cartel snipers and poisoned tequila, Gus was finally done in by his one weakness: his thirst for revenge. When he arrived at Tio Salamanca’s nursing home to finally off the old codger, Tio got the last laugh by dinging his trademark bell -- and setting off a powerful pipe-bomb wired by Walt that killed both him and Gus. And that final shot of Gus straightening his tie while half his face is missing? Bravo, "Breaking Bad"... bravo. less