In just the same week, another actor, Alfonso Ribeiro who famously starred as Carlton in the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air," also was targeted. Another Facebook page was set up which sent out condolences to Alfonso Ribeiro's family following his death. It turns out that Ribeiro is just perfectly fine and was actually spotted out and about after the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
"I guess FB has a page saying I died. I wonder what people are gonna say at my funeral???," Alfonso Ribeiro tweeted.
Celebrity death hoaxes have become increasingly popular over recent months, and numerous websites have attempted to "kill off" famous celebrities in the hopes of gaining attention to their claims.
Last week Eddie Murphy was reported as dead by Global Associated News - a website which has now become notorious for faking death claims of the rich and famous.
According to the GAN: "The actor & novice snowboarder was vacationing at the Zermatt ski resort in Zermatt, Switzerland with family and friends. Witnesses indicate that Eddie Murphy lost control of his snowboard and struck a tree at a high rate of speed."
