If the "enderPearlsVanishOnDeath" gamerule is enabled, Ender pearls disappear upon the death of their owner. However, this rule only affects player-owned Ender pearls and does not apply to those owned by non-player entities. Relates to MC-269615 and MC-269617.
Steps to reproduce
Construct a bubble column enabling endless bouncing for Ender pearls
Ensure that the gamerule "enderPearlsVanishOnDeath" is set to true
Spawn a panda
/execute as @e[type=minecraft:ender_pearl] at @s run data modify entity @s Owner set from entity @e[type=minecraft:panda,limit=1] UUIDKill the panda
Observed: The Ender pearl remains present without an owner. Upon allowing the Ender pearl to collide with a block, no entity gets teleported.
Expected: The Ender pearl should disappear since the panda has died.
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When addressing this issue, ensure that the fix extends to non-living entities such as minecarts and ender dragons. Consequently, if these entities perish, their respective ender pearls should also be removed.
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Can confirm!