Oy Vey! C’mon people, when will enough be enough?

Rumors started spreading like wildfire this afternoon that actor/comedian Eddie Murphy died. The rumors, as per usual, are simply untrue.

Via American Superstar:

“Eddie Murphy dead rumors hit the Web on Thursday, but the 48-year-old star is alive and well. It is the second time this year that the ’48 Hours’ star has been the victim of dead reports. In January, a Web site claimed Murphy was killed on the set of a film adaptation of the video game ‘Left 4 Dead.’“

The rumors likely began due to Eddie’s alleged involvement in starring in the Richard Pryor biopic. Pryor, also an actor/comedian, passed away in 2005 at the age of 65.

UPDATE – ANOTHER rumor has started relating to Eddie Murphy’s fictional death. It is based on a ski accident in which he was allegedly involved in. Reportedly, he was killed (instantly) in a snowboard accident in Zermatt, Switzerland while on vacation with family and friends. It started on Twitter around noon today. It is false and the voice of Donkey will continue to irritate Mel B for years to come.

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