No, Danny Torrance is not dead at the end of Doctor Sleep.
The novel, a sequel to Stephen King's The Shining, follows Danny as an adult struggling with his psychic abilities and alcoholism. He eventually finds a sense of purpose by helping a young girl named Abra Stone, who also possesses the "shining" ability.
Here's a summary of the ending:
- Danny and Abra confront the villainous Rose the Hat and her True Knot cult, who feed off the "steam" (life force) of children with the shining.
- In a climactic battle, Danny sacrifices himself to save Abra and defeat Rose.
- However, Danny's spirit survives and returns to the Overlook Hotel, where he finds peace and reunites with his father, Jack.
While Danny's physical body is destroyed, his spirit lives on in a peaceful afterlife.
