Once RIP that means you FREE up a slot to make another toon right?

from what Battle.net says only the stash is left, everything on the toon and inventory burnt!
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5235397272
What are the differences between hardcore and regular(aka: softcore) Diablo 3?
The ONLY differences are:
- Hardcore achievements
- No real money auction house
- Different community
- If you die, you.....
....Lose access to your Character
....Lose all equipped items
....Lose all items in inventory
....Lose all items your followers have equipped
If it's not listed above it's the same as softcore [U]

I didn't read what was underlined above so I'm curious; do I lose my achievements, stash, my gold, or my artisan progression?
No, you lose none of those things. They all persist even if your hardcore hero dies.