User blog comment:Troubadour 98/The results of choosing either Stormcloaks or Imperials in Skyrim./@comment-25356303-20160302135229/@comment-1746153-20160304072859

No, at least, normally, it shouldn't happen. But a bug like that existing wouldn't surprise me.

In my playthroughs, even Heimskr (the Talos preacher) never disappeared, even though he is supposed to get imprisoned. The only person who dies is Severio Pelagia, but IIRC, it happens regardless of which side you choose.