On Wednesday this week rumors began to circulate on the internet indicating that Eddie Murphy was dead. According to the online rumors, the actor and comedian had died in a snow boarding accident in Switzerland.
Based on other reports on the death hoax of Eddie Murphy, this latest hoax is just one of many in the recent past. There have been at least four other false death reports about Murphy and oddly enough all related to a snow boarding accident.
Eddie Murphy has been in the Hollywood spotlight for decades beginning with his time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and his standup comedy act. Murphy’s fame took off in the 1980’s with hits like 48 Hours and the Beverly Hills Cop films.
Murphy’s acting career has continued to thrive as he has expanded the type of characters that he has played including some family friendly roles in films like Dr. Dolittle and a big hit with the Nutty Professor films.
Putting all death rumors to rest, all reports from the mainstream Hollywood media indicate that Eddie Murphy is alive and well.