Panic spread through the film industry and amongst fans worldwide as a malicious death hoax targeting Hollywood icon Robert Redford began circulating online. The false rumours, which originated on a prank website, claimed the legendary actor and director had passed away at the age of 89.
Representatives for the Oscar-winning star were forced to issue an immediate and firm clarification, confirming to DailyMail.com that the reports are "completely untrue" and that Mr. Redford is alive and well.
Local sources close to the actor's serene California community have corroborated the good news. One long-time resident of the area told the Daily Mail, "He's doing just fine. It's all nonsense." The source added that the veteran actor is "keeping a low profile" and enjoying a peaceful retirement away from the spotlight.
Redford, the acclaimed star of classic films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President's Men, is also the founder of the Sundance Film Festival. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American cinema.
This incident is the latest in a string of celebrity death hoaxes that frequently plague social media platforms, causing unnecessary distress to fans and families alike.
