There was also a version in Magic of Faerun which was superceded by the one in the PGtF. I came upon this thread because I was looking for a way to make my mage immune to death effects and I don't want to bother our group cleric/druid to help me. All the effects listed here so far are limited in a way that they won't protect the wearer 24 hours a day. The only thing I found so far is the "Soulfire" special armor ability from the BoED. It's a steep +4 bonus but protects the wearer from all death effects, energy drain, and any negative energy effects.
If anyone has any other ideas or has found a magic item come forward. I even take anything from Dragon or Dungeon magazines