The event that marks the end of a star's evolutionary life before becoming a white dwarf is Naim 01:21 Astronomy 101 The event that marks the end of a star's evolutionary life before becoming a white dwarf is A) a nova. B) a planetary nebula. C) the exhaustion of hydrogen in the core. D) a helium flash. Answer: B) a planetary nebula. Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+