No the bitcoin is not dead and its also not a bad currency, people are just trying to influence the bitcoin market by saying this.
Its pretty sick that people are trying this..
I actually agree with you. Many people have said that bitcoin is dead, they are actually saying it even years ago but bitcoin is still kicking and has survived many years already. So this statement that bitcoin is dead is a false statement and only delivered by people who doesnt understand clearly what and how bitcoin operates as a currency. But let us help them to understand bitcoin so they can also enjoy the benefits we have from bitcoin.