Death of a Comet?

Given that Comet Ison came within a 1 solar radii diameter of the surface of our star, experiencing temperatures in excess of 5000 fahrenheit, it is little surprise when watching this animation that it seems to evaporate away significantly reducing in it's brightness.  Whether anything has survived and come out of the other side of the sun remains to be seen, but it is highly improbable Ison will end up being the brightest comet for some significant time as some media sources have reported.  In the days ahead observations shoud give a clearer view of what has gone on...