The manga and the anime have different endings, in the manga it’s actually confirmed he dies but in the anime it’s an open ending for now (it’s been like 6 years)
Since Ash was based on the real life actor River Phoenix, the mangaka decided that when he died outside The Viper Room in the 90's that it was time for Ash to die in the manga, which was....a choice. The producer of the anime didn't like the original ending for the manga (like 99% of us), and wanted to give it a bit more of an open-ended feel. I like what she did in the anime - it soothed my heart a little bit since the manga is so harsh.
Why is every post about this on instagram. The comments be like, Ash didnt die. And that it isnt the actual ending. Is this true?
I want to confirm. But I dont want to be disappointed.