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The fake tweet reporting Morgan Freeman's death spread like wildfire. The tweet was retweeted countless times, always with reference to the American news broadcaster CNN. However, CNN had not broadcast any such news. We're glad to be able to say that Morgan Freeman is 87 years old and as healthy as they come!
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Charlie Sheen was rumored to be dead back in 2011 when suddenly his name blew up on social media with people posting faux Tweets and Facebook posts that he died of cardiac arrest! The actor is still very much alive today.
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In 2006, rumors abounded that Jaleel White had died from an overdose. The "Steve Urkel" actor is of course alive and well and is now 47 years old.
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Heartthrob George Clooney also fell victim to rumors surrounding his death. The handsome actor did not know anything about his reported death until he began to receive worried phone calls from friends and relatives. But ladies, there's no need to worry, George is still alive and kicking!
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Jack Black's alleged death was reported in an official tweet on his band Tenacious D's account. Fans worldwide payed tribute using the hashtag "'#RIPJackBlack". However, the whole thing turned out to be a joke in the end. The account had been hacked anonymously.
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In November 2014 the rumor spread that Macaulay Culkin had been found dead in his apartment in New York. It soon became apparent that it was not true, and Macaulay Culkin proved that he was alive by posting a photo on his Twitter account of him and his band Pizza Underground.
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In 2004, news spread that Malcolm in the Middle star Erik Per Sullivan had died in a car accident. Luckily, it quickly became clear that "Dewey" was most certainly alive!
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Tom Cruise "died" twice in 2008. Once during a dangerous stunt and once from a heart attack. However, luckily the news turned out not to be true and he is alive and well today!
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Miley Cyrus has been reported dead a number of times! The last time was because she had not been active on her twitter or Instagram accounts. The rumor that she was dead spread at lightning speed, until Miley posted another picture that is!
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At the height of his career, Aaron Carter was also rumored dead. The singer quickly made a statement saying he was most certainly alive!
There have been so many stars that have been pronounced dead over the years!
Whether it was Macaulay Culkin, Jack Black or Miley Cyrus, the controversy surrounding their so-called deaths was always met with a sigh of relief.
Check out the gallery to find out which stars became victims of false death!