It's not about being a fan or not, I'd state out reasons on why Itachi died on such circumstances.. and why if he was on his original state he wouldn't die easily, first reason for him to get caught like that is because he's trying to fight someone without killing him, I'd like to see Kabuto fighting Itachi without killing him, he'd suffer out certainly..
The second reason which is why he died as an "Edo" is because he wanted to protect his brother, now what would be a better option in your opinion, dying and knowing you'll be recovered? or letting someone alive (like in this situation, his brother..) to die and let him be dead for good? no brainier if you think the second option would be better.
The 3rd reason is still not confirmed as dead, next chapter we will see.