I would argue that Dalinar's death is a fakeout, too. He's dead, but then the Blackthorn spren is young Dalinar. It's a cheat. I'm sure Brandon will use it to explore the Cognitive Shadow concept. Is that really Vasher, or a spren with Vasher's memories?
Also, don't forget both Tanavast and Honor, who we were led to believe were dead.
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SPOILER FOR A SECRET PROJECT