Jaden Smith falls victim to another Internet death hoax

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: Jaden Smith and Will Smith attend the "Suicide Squad" World Premiere at The Beacon Theatre on August 1, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: Jaden Smith and Will Smith attend the "Suicide Squad" World Premiere at The Beacon Theatre on August 1, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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The only thing dead about Norman Reedus is the title of the show he plays on. "The Walking Dead" star is the latest victim of a death hoax; rest assured Reedus is alive and well. Not many details are known about the hoax, but it did produce a Facebook tribute page. It seems everyone has caught on by now because at the time of publication, the page only had 108 likes.

The actor survived another death hoax earlier this year, in which it was reported that he died in a car crash in June.

Reedus is in good company. Click through the slideshow to read about other celebrity death hoaxes.

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The only thing dead about Norman Reedus is the title of the show he plays on. "The Walking Dead" star is the latest victim of a death hoax; rest assured Reedus is alive and well. Not many details are known

... more Photo: Matthew Welch/AMC, AMC Let this be a lesson as to why you should pay attention in English class.

A recent play on words led the World Wide Web to believe that Betty White had died, when in reality, she had... "dyed." As in, her hair.

A cheeky headline published by Empire News read that the actress had "Dyed Peacefully in Her Los Angeles Home." The article was actually referring to how the star supposedly had colored her hair at home for decades.

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Let this be a lesson as to why you should pay attention in English class.

A recent play on words led the World Wide Web to believe that Betty White had died, when in reality, she had... "dyed." As in, her hair. ... more

Add Subway spokesman Jared Fogle to the list of celebs whose fans mourned for no reason. Fogle gained fame years ago after he credited his massive weight loss to Subway sandwiches. #RIPSubwayJared was trending on Twitter on May 5. But Fogle tweeted he"s still breathing: "Every few months always odd to hear of my demise.. However, I am indeed alive and well ... thanks for all the concern. In NYC today." less Add Subway spokesman Jared Fogle to the list of celebs whose fans mourned for no reason. Fogle gained fame years ago after he credited his massive weight loss to Subway sandwiches. #RIPSubwayJared was trending ... more Photo: DAVID KADLUBOWSKI, AP

Wayne Knight is not dead, contrary to what the Internet might tell you. Several fake websites reported that he had died in a car crash.

Wayne Knight is not dead, contrary to what the Internet might tell you. Several fake websites reported that he had died in a car crash.

Photo: 2013 Jason LaVeris Bindi Irwin is not only alive, but she is looking very grown up at 14-year-old. A jumbled internet search earlier in 2013 had some believing she had died. Bindi Irwin is not only alive, but she is looking very grown up at 14-year-old. A jumbled internet search earlier in 2013 had some believing she had died. Photo: Don Arnold, WireImage

Megan Fox was the victim of a Twitter hoax when "RIP Megan Fox" trended around the world in early 2013.

Megan Fox was the victim of a Twitter hoax when "RIP Megan Fox" trended around the world in early 2013.

Photo: Steve Granitz, WireImage Photo: NBC NewsWire, NBCU Photo Bank Via Getty Images Possibly the most famous celebrity death hoax, pre-Internet days, was aimed at Paul McCartney. Theorists concluded that the cover photo of the Abbey Road album showed a funeral procession; Paul, the corpse, is barefoot and has his right foot extended instead of the left. less Possibly the most famous celebrity death hoax, pre-Internet days, was aimed at Paul McCartney. Theorists concluded that the cover photo of the Abbey Road album showed a funeral procession; Paul, the corpse, is ... more Photo: Apple/Capitol Vanilla Ice was said to have died in a car crash but he is alive and well. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR) Vanilla Ice was said to have died in a car crash but he is alive and well. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR) Taylor Lautner bit the Internet dust due to a supposed cocaine overdose and with three stripper witnesses on the scene. A Facebook page was even set up in his honor. Taylor Lautner bit the Internet dust due to a supposed cocaine overdose and with three stripper witnesses on the scene. A Facebook page was even set up in his honor. Photo: Summit Entertainment Al Gore"s fake death was Jose Canseco"s fault. The former baseball star tweeted: "al gore was a head of his time .i miss him rest in peace buddy hug for u" ... even though Gore is still alive. Al Gore"s fake death was Jose Canseco"s fault. The former baseball star tweeted: "al gore was a head of his time .i miss him rest in peace buddy hug for u" ... even though Gore is still alive. Photo: AP Actor and martial arts pro Jackie Chan was supposed to have "died" after suffering a heart attack. He had to post a message on his Facebook.com page to deny the claim, and even posted a recent picture. Actor and martial arts pro Jackie Chan was supposed to have "died" after suffering a heart attack. He had to post a message on his Facebook.com page to deny the claim, and even posted a recent picture. Photo: AFP/Getty Images Then there was this poor kid. Justin Bieber supposedly took a dirt nap after committing suicide. Oh and also, he"s part of the Illuminati. Then there was this poor kid. Justin Bieber supposedly took a dirt nap after committing suicide. Oh and also, he"s part of the Illuminati. Photo: Chronicle File Photo: Matt York, AP / HC Harry Potter"s magic didn"t help him. Daniel Radcliffe was supposedly stabbed in a bar brawl, according to one hoax. Harry Potter"s magic didn"t help him. Daniel Radcliffe was supposedly stabbed in a bar brawl, according to one hoax. Photo: Warner Bros. If you believed the hype right after the 2010 Grammys, you would think Lady Gaga had gone to meet her maker after a fatal car crash. If you believed the hype right after the 2010 Grammys, you would think Lady Gaga had gone to meet her maker after a fatal car crash. Photo: AP A fake CNN page announced that Johnny Depp had joined the choir invisible after a car crash outside of France. Naturally, the "body" was surrounded by liquor bottles. A fake CNN page announced that Johnny Depp had joined the choir invisible after a car crash outside of France. Naturally, the "body" was surrounded by liquor bottles. Photo: AP

Poor Bill Cosby didn"t get a dramatic fake death. According to the latest Internet hoax, he kicked the bucket while sitting in a chair.

Poor Bill Cosby didn"t get a dramatic fake death. According to the latest Internet hoax, he kicked the bucket while sitting in a chair.

Photo: DAP Bill Nye the Science Guy became Bill Nye the Dead Guy after news parody website the Onion reported that he"d died in a freak Vinegar/Baking-Soda Explosion. Funny but untrue. Bill Nye the Science Guy became Bill Nye the Dead Guy after news parody website the Onion reported that he"d died in a freak Vinegar/Baking-Soda Explosion. Funny but untrue. Photo: AP Jaden Smith "died", according to the internet, in a snowboarding accident. After a mix-up with snowboarder Jason Smith, the source was revealed to be none other than a fake news generator. Jaden Smith "died", according to the internet, in a snowboarding accident. After a mix-up with snowboarder Jason Smith, the source was revealed to be none other than a fake news generator. Photo: AFP/Getty Images Though his 15 minutes of fame died a long time ago, William Hung was supposed to have sprouted wings after OD"ing on heroin. The hoax also claims he left a suicide note that read: "I have no reason of living . . . my art which is my importance to the best everybody laugh to . . . I make end here . . . goodbye world of cruel." less Though his 15 minutes of fame died a long time ago, William Hung was supposed to have sprouted wings after OD"ing on heroin. The hoax also claims he left a suicide note that read: "I have no reason of living . ... more Photo: AP

Jaden Smith falls victim to another Internet death hoax

Death hoaxes are nothing new to celebrities or the Internet. Every once in a while a legitimate-looking article will pop up saying a big-name celebrity has died is some sort of bizarre or tragic accident.

Jaden Smith, Will Smith"s son, is the latest target. An article has started popping up on Facebook claiming that Smith committed suicide in late July. The headline sites legitimate sources like CNN, but when you click in, an ad pops up and leads you to a super sketchy site.

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This isn"t the first time Smith has been the target of a death hoax. Around 2012 or 2013 Smith was said to have died in a tragic snowboarding accident. Rest assured, he was alive then and is alive now.

The rumors have since been disproved, so we can all rest easy.

Jaden is one of many celebrities who have been victims of death hoaxes. Take a look through the gallery above to see who else the Internet claimed was dead at one time or another.

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