Will my name still appear on my friend's IM if I delete my yahoo email account?

I deleted my email account months ago, but recently re-registered the same email address. If I log onto IM will my old friends be able to see me?
Will my name still appear on my friend's IM if I delete my yahoo email account?
I dont think so. if you deleted your email, you were probably taken off their im list. Sorry!!!
Reply:Absolutely YES unless they will delete it by themselves upon your request.
Reply:Yes your name will show up on your friends IM list until you tell them you deleted it and then they can delet your old one and put on your new e-mail! =D
Reply:Yes Your Name will still appear On your friends Im . Sounds like you have lost contact with someone . Hope you find them.