Eddie Murphy Death: Top 5 Recent Celebrity Death Hoaxes

Eddie Murphy has died. At least that's what a Facebook page titled "R.I.P. Eddie Murphy" wants you to think, according to Mediamass. While the origin of the rumored death is still unknown, it is a pretty safe bet that the 52-year-old star of "48 Hrs." and the "Beverly Hills Cop" series is doing just fine above ground.

Internet death hoaxes seem to be a hot commodity recently but one should not always jump to conclusions based on what is seen or heard.

With recent rumors swirling across multiple media outlets falsely reporting that the legendary comedian Eddie Murphy has passed on, here's a look at the Top 5 celebrity death hoaxes that had folks everywhere searching for the truth!

5. Morgan Freeman Accounted For 3 Death Hoaxes in 2012

Surviving 3 hoaxes in one year can easily garner someone tons of media attention, especially if that person is a world-renown actor. Morgan Freeman is one of the most recognizable stars around so it's no wonder someone would create a fake death buzz focusing on the star. Three months into 2013, it's safe to report the actor is safe and out of harm's way, but perhaps not safe from another hoax -- or 3!

4. Jackie Chan Heart Attack in 2011

Instantaneously becoming a social media wonder, a 2011 hoax stating that legendary action film star Jackie Chan died of a heart attack was quickly deemed false. The star of the Rush Hour series continues his acting career and no fake deaths have been reported since.

3. Justin Bieber Fatal Car Crash in 2012

A false report in 2012 stating that pop sensation Justin Bieber died in a car accident sent Bieber nation into a frenzy. Initially started by the Global Association News, the rumor quickly spread across Twitter accounts and Facebook pages everywhere. Bieber is still on tour and continues to grow into one of the biggest celebrities in the world, and he's only 19!

2. Usher Killed In 2012 Car Accident

Multiple 2012 reports said that pop star Usher met an untimely death following a car crash. As was the case with the false Justin Bieber death, the Global Association News once again created an elaborate hoax noting the singer was dead. Shortly after hearing about the rumors, the 34-year-old Usher addressed the situation on his Twitter account. "I must've died and went to heaven. Alive and cold kickin a**!!' He certainly is alive and kickin' as he continues to release instant hits on a regular basis.

1. Jon Bon Jovi Found in New Jersey with a Coma in 2011

A hoax that had Bon Jovi fans searching for answers, Jon Bon Jovi was reportedly found at the Empress Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey in a coma. The Hollywood Reporter initially noted that Jeffrey Goho, a musician from Pennsylvania started the rumors because he was upset that the singer was involving himself with television advertising and starting his own restaurant as opposed to just focusing on music. Sometimes people are just downright scary!

Celebrity death hoaxes are growing in numbers as the days and weeks move on. Feel free to share your thoughts regarding some of your favorite celebrity death hoaxes that may not have been highlighted on this list.