Could Kanan Have Survived?

Not every Jedi perished in Order 66. Once known by the name Caleb Dume, Kanan Jarrus survived the Emperor's purge, going underground for years and hiding the truth about who he really was.

Did Kanan Jarrus survive?

Kanan and Hera, a love cut short: How Kanan Jarrus dies

He won't be able to hold back the explosion and escape with the others, and in his final moment, his sight returns as he pushes the ship safely away from the explosion before he dies in the blast.

Why did they kill off Kanan Jarrus?

Instead of being murdered in a battle, it was his decision to sacrifice himself to make sure that the rest of the Ghost Crew was able to leave the Imperial fuel depot following the rescue of Hera from Governor Pryce who was torturing her.