wikipedia.org wrote...
"Writer IchirÅ ÅŒkouchi explains that Lelouch's death was the price Lelouch needed to pay to create his better world.[7] In addition, the name "Lelouch vi Britannia" is included in the magazine's final death list.[8]"
Lelouche, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is dead. I hope that clears things up.