Nacho Varga was one of the most charismatic figures in Better Call Saul, and he tragically ended his life in Season 6, Episode 3, 'Rock and Hard Place.' This was a heartrending episode of the TV show. His death is among the most significant plotlines in the Breaking Bad universe.In Better Call Saul, he has been attempting to escape a gruesome cycle of crime, perpetrated by himself on one hand and, on the other, prevented by his willpower. His father's primary concern has been his biggest interest throughout the series.Towards the end of Nacho's life, he is torn between the Salamanca family, Gus Fring, and his conscience, all of which pose a danger. The way he chose to die highlights the facet of his character and brings some optimism about remaining autonomous and respectable in the face of a daunting situation.Read more about Nacho and the episode in which he died in Better Call Saul.Nacho's capture & betrayal by GusThe moment before Nacho died, Better Call Saul | Image via NetflixIn the 'Rock and Hard Place' episode of Better Call Saul, Nacho finds himself in a risky situation after assisting Gus and his assassins in the attack on Lalo Salamanca's compound in Mexico. He hides at a motel arranged by Gus, but soon finds out the awful truth. Gus has betrayed him to the cartel by putting him under surveillance and ultimately forcing him to surrender himself to the Salamanca family and the main cartel leader, Juan Bolsa.Mike Ehrmantraut observes from a distance with a rifle, hoping to offer merciful quickness with a clean kill. Gus instructs him to stick to a script for this meeting. He had to admit that the hit on Lalo was carried out by a rival group known as the Alvarezes, rather than Gus himself. This lie saved Gus while absolutely destroying Nacho. In return, Gus spared Nacho's father, Manuel, from any harm. The reason Nacho went along with this is that his father's protection was literally the only thing he cared about during his entire arc.Nacho's final act of agency View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSomething changes within Nacho when he confronts Juan, Hector, and the Salamanca Cousins in those last moments. Rather than following Gus's plan and allowing Victor to kill him quickly, Nacho makes a shocking choice that alters everything. Freeing himself from zip ties with a shard of broken glass, he grabs Juan's gun with a firm, purposeful grip. In his last speech, Nacho informs Hector that his attempt to kill him all those years ago was because he switched his heart medication out with ibuprofen. His final remarks to Hector,"I put you in that chair. Oh, yeah. Your heart meds? I switched them for sugar pills."He looked straight at both Gus and Hector. He did not blame Gus and took all the responsibility himself, leaving the cartel leader with no proof against Gus. This is the final act of rebellion and assertion, and Nacho commits suicide by shooting himself in the head. This suicide way out helps the Salamancas not to torture him again and makes him die in a different hand.Follow Soap Central for future updates!