Does billy bones die in treasure island?

Yes, Billy Bones dies in the novel "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Billy Bones, also known as the old seaman or the captain, suffers a stroke and dies early in the story after being visited by a mysterious blind man named Pew. His death sets off a chain of events that lead to young Jim Hawkins embarking on a thrilling adventure to find Captain Flint's hidden treasure.