On Saturday (November 30) the actor's reps officially confirmed that paul walker is not dead. "He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on internet." they said.

Some fans have ecpressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.