The Internet is abuzz with reports that Eddie Murphy is dead. He is not.
We repeat: Twitter is not a news source. Eddie Murphy is 100% alive.
Sources close to the Tower Heist star have already debunked the hoax, just the latest in a long line of online pranks designed to fake kill a star for some reason.
The frenzy was initially sparked by MediaFetcher (dot) com, then spread like wildfire thanks to Twitter. This site is believed to be responsible for spinning bogus stories about other numerous celebrities they claim are dead but are not.
The Bon Jovi death hoax was a different guy, but Cher, Charlie Sheen, TooShort, The Rock, Kevin Bacon, Luke Perry, Jack Black, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Tom Green, Tiger Woods, George Clooney and others have fallen victim of late.
All are still alive and kicking. Thank goodness.
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March 7th, 2012 2:48 PM
whats up Eddie people need to stop spreading rumors about you an all the other stars i new you was not dead how can you be dead when you gut a new movie out keep up the good work making us laughing
February 22nd, 2012 11:01 PM
Das beste Bild ist das ganz unten. Wenn dseeir Gesichtskrapfen neben mir stunde, wurde ich versuchen, an meiner Zunge zu ersticken!Nebenbei: Toscana-Pizza. Go for it.
February 13th, 2012 6:44 AM
It,s just an accident, dat doesn't mean he's going 2 die. Eddie get well soon n get back on ur feet IJN.
February 12th, 2012 10:49 AM
Eddie Murphy is one of the best comedians still with us. To make false rumors about his death is heartless and distasteful. Keep on keeping on Eddie. We love you and you've filled many hearts with cheer. Keep it up.
February 8th, 2012 7:35 PM
I was sad and it would have been a great lost for the world to loose Eddie. I love you Eddie keep me laughing.........:)
February 4th, 2012 8:07 AM
wdf datz not true eddie murphy can't die jess like dat. tht my rolemodel, peoples need to stop making stupid romores this days!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 4th, 2012 5:39 AM
All who said dat are de one's who died ur de best eddie we lv u
February 4th, 2012 3:51 AM
Actually, since this article was put up, one of those stars has actually past on from a drug related illness mishap. It's Luke Perry everyone.
February 4th, 2012 1:59 AM
Make una leave my guy for me, he is k and sound
February 3rd, 2012 5:29 PM
'For some Reason'.. hmm, could that reason be publicity? :p