Did Patterson Die in Blindspot?

Update: Patterson is alive! The good news was revealed about seven minutes into the episode tonight. With that in mind, there's nothing to worry about in regards to her fate, and instead plenty of questions about everything else. Take, for example, whether or not she will be able to save the team.

How does Patterson die in blindspot?

The show seemed to make it pretty clear that Patterson died in the huge cabin explosion, but hopeful fans are still speculating that Patterson might be alive and just faked her death.

Does Patterson actually die?

Ashley Johnson as Patterson, an FBI special agent and head of the FBI Forensic Science Unit, responsible for studying and identifying Jane's tattoos. ... After the FBI corners him, he apparently kills himself to avoid capture. In season 3, however, we learn that he faked his death, and was found and recruited by the CIA.