Jerry Lee Lewis Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is Not Dead

Rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis is still alive despite reports that the “Great Balls of Fire” icon died in Memphis on Wednesday, October 26, at the age of 87. The Internet was whipped up in a frenzy after TMZ published an article purporting the death of the music legend. But, as it turned out, it was all a hoax. “He’s alive,“ a spokesperson for Lewis’ management company told NBC News in response to the bogus report. “TMZ reported erroneously off of a bulls--t anonymous tip.“ Since the online gaffe, TMZ deleted its original report and published a retraction. “Jerry Lee Lewis is not dead ... as we previously reported,“ the outlet’s new article read. “Earlier today we were told by someone claiming to be Lewis’ rep that he had passed. That turned out not to be the case. TMZ regrets the error.“ Great Balls of Fire is performed by Jerry Lee Lewis at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The two-day concert series celebrated the 25th