How can you say that Filesonic and Hotfile are dead? Those are two of the most popular filehosters out there. Filehosting services die only when users will stop downloading there and as of now, a shitload of people are looking for Hotfile and Filesonic files.
Why do you think people still provide Rapidshare links in some places? Because people are looking for Rapidshare links. People that are new to warez will most likely google 'download rapidshare game/movie/whatever XY' or anything along that line so a lot of people still put up rapidshare links on their blogs / sites to make them more popular... and a more popular site equals more earnings from ads.

I still use Hotfile since my account didn't get terminated yet and I make good money.