Bitcoin is most definitely not dead. In fact, it's still bursting through all time highs, and we're touching $1400 right now. We've gotten to a point where there are so many transactions that the network is having trouble keeping up, and the fees have shot up.
Agree. With the recent price surges, it shows sign that people are becoming more interested into the digital currency each day. As new solutions come up, to help scale Bitcoin, it shows that the same is very far from becoming dead.
Now, while Bitcoin will have a hard time towards reaching its death, other alternatives would die first due to their lack of development and innovation. As long as there is a professional development team behind Bitcoin and community support, there is nothing to worry about as your funds will be safe for years to come. Just my thoughts.