[C Of K]

While there's a good chance that Rand will die, there is also a high probability for the opposite. Throughout the series, Robert Jordan has not shown an affinity for killing off characters. He has so many of them, {Spoiler} and yet very none of the better known "hero" characters have perished. {Spoiler!}

It wouldn't surprise me if Rand lived, although it may be better if he did die. I don't know, but his death hasn't been something I've expected to happen, which might sound strange. RJ's writing just never made me feel as though any of them would die.