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How Did Eugene Die in ‘The Last of Us’? Why Joel Killed Him


In episode 1 of season 2, Gail and Joel have a tense discussion about her late husband, Eugene, whom Joel apparently killed.

Played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, respectively, the duo is facing new threats five years after Joel saved Ellie’s life from the Fireflies. The actor has appeared in a variety of TV shows and movies, with one of his most famous roles being Ralph “Ralphie” Cifaretto in The Sopranos. Series showrunner Neil Druckmann spoke with Variety in March 2025 about Eugene’s character and the opportunity to give him more on-screen time compared to the video game.

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