Quick answer

Is Bellemere dead?

The answer

Yes, Arlong shot and killed Bellemere.

Ch. 79, p. 4

Verified through chapter 95Updated

What the manga shows

4 facts
  1. Arlong shoots Bellemere after she claims Nami and Nojiko as her daughters.

    Ch. 79, p. 4

  2. Nojiko states that Bellemere died for their sake during the Arlong takeover.

    Ch. 79, p. 15

  3. Nami visits and speaks to Bellemere at her grave before leaving the village.

    Ch. 95, p. 16

  4. Bellemere lies wounded after refusing to pay for herself and is shot by Arlong.

    Ch. 79, p. 4

Change log

2 chapters
  1. Chapter 95Added 1 fact
  2. Chapter 79Added 3 facts; updated the answer

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