Disconnect Bug, Hardcore

I BO, get to the foot of trav steps, mob starts moving and immediately can tell its a D/C. I immediately save and exit to Diablo 2 menu. Login (even before death was registered) begin attempting to create new game and it failed.

It’s obvious being able to attempt to create a new game, that I backed out in plenty of time. Yet, the game then registered me as dead, when I check my character screen. I played this game FOR OVER 20 YEARS ON AND OFF. This bug is still an issue?

This is the only thing that makes playing hardcore, a negative experience. Please for the love of God, fix this bug.

I give you an example, D2 detects an abnormal connection (only thing that leads to the prompt of disconnecting) make the character invulnerable at 1HP (simulating being at town) until resolved or disconnect happens. Which would save numerous people from disconnect. Not 100% but a good 80%. This was an infuriating experience. Ive had multiple characters die in hardcore.. nothing worse than a D/C DEATH!!!