How did Luke Skywalker die in Legends?

As she died, Koon experienced a vision through the Force of a rebellion against the Galactic Empire, the Jedi's return in Luke Skywalker, Vader redeeming himself for his son by killing Emperor Palpatine, and the rebirth of the Jedi Order through Luke Skywalker. read more

Although Luke Skywalker is dead as of the Legacy comic series starring his descendant, Cade Skywalker (which is about a hundred years after Luke’s own time), within the mainline continuity of his ongoing story Luke had not yet died and it did not seem he was going to within the foreseeable future. read more

As she died, Koon experienced a vision through the Force of a rebellion against the Galactic Empire, the Jedi's return in Luke Skywalker, Vader redeeming himself for his son by killing Emperor Palpatine, and the rebirth of the Jedi Order through Luke Skywalker. read more

Based on unconfirmed rumours, Luke may die in the upcoming Star Wars VII VIII film, but obviously only time will tell on that one. Within the Legends EU canon, Luke Skywalker's death hasn't been described in any great detail. read more