Brand Ultimate stops bouncing when you die

Is brand's ultimate supposed to stop bouncing once you die? I've seen it happen many times where the first one hits and then it stops bouncing after I die. There are tons of champs practically next to each other so it's not about distance or needing someone nearby. I've seen it bounce after I die and I've seen it not bounce. It's quite inconsistent for me so I thought I should report it and have someone look it over or tell me what the expected behavior is.

[Edit] I've seen it stop bouncing after 1 hit and 2 hits after I die so it's not that I didn't get my ultimate off in time. Cooldown always occurs.