<P> Robert steps down as Senator and his soon to be vacant seat is vied for by his wife Kitty , who during the first half of the season battles ( and enters remission for ) stage 3 lymphoma . Though his marriage with Kitty faces a number of bumps , he spends this season developing his skills as a supportive husband . Robert and Kitty renew their vows before her bone marrow transplant . In the season 4 finale , it 's revealed that Robert 's heart has been acting up again and he 's taken to the hospital following chest pains at dinner . The following night , his car strikes a truck as they are returning home . He was last shown with a gaping head wound , unable to communicate with Kitty and eventually dies . </P>
<P> Robert steps down as Senator and his soon to be vacant seat is vied for by his wife Kitty , who during the first half of the season battles ( and enters remission for ) stage 3 lymphoma . Though his marriage with Kitty faces a number of bumps , he spends this season developing his skills as a supportive husband . Robert and Kitty renew their vows before her bone marrow transplant . In the season 4 finale , it 's revealed that Robert 's heart has been acting up again and he 's taken to the hospital following chest pains at dinner . The following night , his car strikes a truck as they are returning home . He was last shown with a gaping head wound , unable to communicate with Kitty and eventually dies . </P>
when does robert die in brothers and sisters
when does robert die in brothers and sisters
the season 4 finale
the season 4 finale