Foggy Nelson’s Fate in the MCU’s Daredevil: Born Again Has Been Confirmed

The lingering question surrounding Foggy Nelson’s survival in Daredevil: Born Again has finally been put to rest, and the answer is devastating. Charlie Cox, who plays Matt Murdock, confirmed during a fan Q&A that the beloved lawyer is truly dead in the MCU.

The statement came during a panel at La Conve 64 (Animex 2025) in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, held on November 22–23, 2025, at the Cintermex Convention Center. A fan asked Cox about the popular fan theory suggesting Foggy had survived. Cox, visibly puzzled by the question, replied bluntly:

“But Daredevil heard his heart stop… He’s dead.”

The crowd reacted with clear disappointment. Cox acknowledged the emotional blow, adding, “I’m sorry, I’m very sad,” and concluded, “I love that theory, but it’s wrong.”

This confirmation eliminates any ambiguity that might have lingered after Season 1’s shocking premiere, where Foggy Nelson’s death became the emotional breaking point for Matt Murdock.

How Foggy Nelson Died in Born Again

In the opening episode of Daredevil: Born Again, Foggy, Matt, and Karen Page celebrate a small legal win at Josie’s Bar. Unknown to Foggy, one of his cases — involving a client named Dumb Benny — had touched the criminal empire of Vanessa Fisk, the wife of Wilson Fisk.

To silence him, Vanessa hires Bullseye (Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter). From a rooftop opposite the bar, Bullseye fires a sniper shot that hits Foggy in the chest.

Daredevil races into a brutal rooftop-and-interior fight with Bullseye. Meanwhile, Karen desperately tries to keep Foggy alive.

The moment Cox referenced in the panel occurs here:

• Daredevil listens for Foggy’s heartbeat with his enhanced senses.
• It stops.
• Foggy dies in Karen’s arms.

Then Why Is Elden Henson Returning in Season 2?

Despite Foggy’s confirmed death, Elden Henson was previously announced as part of the Born Again Season 2 cast. Cox’s statement now clarifies what fans suspected:
Foggy will return only in flashbacks.

Clues already support this:

Trailer footage from New York Comic-Con shows Foggy with a hairstyle he wore in early seasons of the Netflix show, not the shorter cut he had shortly before his death.

The scenes appear to depict earlier years of Nelson & Murdock, not present-day Hell’s Kitchen.

These flashbacks will likely serve to explore Matt’s grief, deepen the emotional weight of the series, and preserve the importance of Matt, Foggy, and Karen’s bond.

A Darker Path Ahead for Matt Murdock

Foggy’s death — along with the looming confirmation of Karen Page’s fate — sets a grim emotional foundation for Daredevil: Born Again. The show appears committed to shaping Matt’s MCU arc around loss, guilt, and resilience.

While fans must let go of hopes for Foggy’s survival, Season 2 will allow viewers to revisit the iconic partnership in memory. The tragedy anchors Matt’s journey as he continues his crusade in a deeply fractured Hell’s Kitchen.