But, he disappears into an unknown abyss. It is analogous to a cartoon villain that falls off a cliff into the ravine.
That's not his last appearance in the game. In the battle against Necrophobia, he says his good-byes to Butz and company, then blows himself up and dies.
Ah but what if you're at a high level and defeat the boss before Gilgamesh comes along? He won't die then!
The messenger is standing at the gate
Ready to let go
Ready for the crush
Too late for whispers
Too late for the blush
The past is mercy
When the future is aglow