Lelouch isn't your typical hero. Few have gone through the same amount of changes as him. While he started out as a psychotic anti-hero with questionable values, Lelouch overcame adversity and became worthy of the hero title. With help from those he cares aobut, Lelouch went through a major realization leading to a heroic feat few can even come close to taking credit for.
By shouldering the world's hate, he was able to prevent wars and discrimination, at least for a little while. Even though he exploited humanity's need to hate something, who cares about the method? Exploiting human nature is a job for the villain, and it takes guts to take up the gauntlet as a villain. The term hero isn't tossed around lightly, but the importance of the "villain" is often underplayed. "Heroics through villainy" is something I can get behind when it's absolutely necessary.
By giving his life, Lelouch will live on as a harbinger of peace through the actions of a dictator. Both ironic and clever, but if it unites the world, who cares? He will be missed regardless of the heinous deeds he committed in the beginning of the series.
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