Bill Cosby Died On Twitter, But Alive in America, Victim of Terrible Death Hoax

Bill Cosby died on Twitter and Facebook today August 27, 2012.   However the comedian is still alive and well in America and on wikipedia.  "The Cosby Show" actor has fallen victim to a horrible death hoax.  

Cosby himself is aware of the death rumors that surrounded him that arose several times n the past.  On August 2, 2010 it happened where "Bill Cosby Died" started to trend and caused the actor to respond.

"I don't want [whoever spread the rumor] to do this anymore, because this is my fourth time being reported [dead]," Cosby said to CNN.

Though it's a joke to some people. there are many people who believed in the rumors and sent messages of mourning.  Even the actor's friend burst into tears due to the death hoax that spread.

"I don't know. Maybe a psychiatrist will say I'm feeding [the rumor starter's] ego, but I just want to say to friends of that person: Just tell him to stop, because it isn't funny," Cobsy continued.

Twitter users who have become accustomed to fake death claims have defended the comedian's life. 

"BILL COSBY IS NOT DEAD!! I REPEAT, HE IS NOT DEAD! ONCE AGAIN, HE IS NOT DEAD. HOLD UP, ONE MORE TIME...HE....IS....NOT...DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" wrote @YeezysNumba1Fan.

@ajSUEDE tweeted, "protect bill cosby at all costs"

Cosby is among many celebrities who have become easy target for death hoax.  Denzel Washignton was believed to have died from a snowboarding accident recently as well among many celebrities who have died in the recent months including Eddie Murphy, Adele, John Witherspoon, and more.

What kind of action do you think should be taken towards those who begin such hurtful rumors?

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