Can someone die from a hernia?

Yes: Yes, but it is very, very unlikely. It would have to be a hernia that is strangulated and neglected. This won't happen in most people. Consider repair if it is limiting your daily activity.

Hernia mortality: It is very unusual to diet from a hernia. In today's world, most patients have many weeks to months of warning signals that a hernia is becoming more of an issue. Pain, tenderness, change bowel habits, limitations in activities. A strangulated hernia refers to one where a portion of the intestine is pinched off as with a tourniquet, and this could threaten a persons life if not taken to surgery.

Yes: If the contents of the hernia sac have a compromised blood supply from twisting or compression the tissue can die. This can be very serious and cause dead if not treated surgically.