As far as I remember, Elena actually Died 2 times in TVD and having different reason but above all we all like this tv series .

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) realized his mother Lily (Annie Wersching) is very good at retaliation in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 7, episode 2. Developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the supernatural drama was based on L.J. After Stefan’s confession, Damon ran away and enlisted Tyler’s help, and begged him to let him see Elena (Nina Dobrev). Since Elena woke up in I Was Feeling Epic, the coffin no longer belongs to Elena for the purpose of protecting her slumbering body. It was used to protect her until she woke up when Bonnie Bennett died. Elena's Coffin was the coffin where Elena Gilbert slept due to the sleeping spell that linked her life to Bonnie Bennett's life.
Ok, let me start wih the Real Question that is how Elena Die : 1. The Vampire Diaries co-creator Kevin Williamson answers all our burning series finale ... Bonnie should not have to die for Elena's happiness. However, Damon does.

When Tyler does, he opens the casket to find Henry ( Evan Gamble ) instead.

Smith's popular book series of the same name. Photo: CW The Salvatore brothers have one tough mama. Elena Gilbert was a central character on The Vampire Diaries for a large portion of the series run - until actress Nina Dobrev left the show at the end of season 6. Vampire Diaries EP Explains Elena's Exit, Stefan's Big Move; Previews 'Dark' Damon, Season 7's Big Bad and More By Andy Swift / May 14 2015, 7:50 PM PDT 238 Now Stefan has to deal with the guilt of letting Elena turn into a vampire, which means that we're all in store for a very angst-ridden Season 4. But now that Elena is a vampire, things are undoubtedly going to change between her and the Salvatores.After all, Stefan doesn't know Elena picked him.