[Balling like a fool]

I think Kakashi will die. His weakness' have been made very apparent lately. He keeps pointing out that he has very little chakra, and his mangekyou hurts him to use. Plus Kishimoto brought in Yamato, who fills 2 rolls:
1. Kakashi's replacement.
2. Control of the Kyuubi.

The Kyuubi control could have been handled in another fashion, so the only important role he plays is a replacement for Kakashi, which leads me to believe that Kakashi will die.