Does Anderson Die Mass Effect?ĭeath of Admiral Anderson in the end of Mass Effect 3. Since the Illusive Man did not shoot him, this counts as “saving” Anderson when it comes to the ending. Then, in that confrontation, you can convince him to kill himself (Paragon) or provoke him into attacking you instead (renegade), followed by the renegade interrupt of shooting him. What happens if you don’t talk to Thane?.