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Axl Rose Death Hoax Of 2014 Reported By The News

News spread that Axl Rose, of Guns and Roses fame, Died in December 2014. But the best part is how Axl Rose responded to being dead. How The Death Hoax…

Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses performs onstage with Carrie Underwood during Day 2 of the 2022 Stagecoach Festival holding a microphone facing right wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.

Axl Rose Death Hoax in 2014

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News spread that Axl Rose, of Guns and Roses fame, Died in December 2014. But the best part is how Axl Rose responded to being dead.

How The Death Hoax Of Axl Rose Started

Axl Rose of Guns 'N' Roses - 1988 The State TheatrePhoto by Ken Settle

Axl Rose of Guns 'N' Roses - 1988 The State Theatre

Despite online death rumors, Axl Rose is still alive, and his sense of humor also thrives. 

The Guns N’ Roses frontman took to Twitter to debunk claims about his demise. The death rumors spread on social media after being published by a fake MSNBC site, leading fans to tweet their condolences. Axl Rose Twitter

If I'm dead do I still have to pay taxes?

7:58 PM Dec 3, 2014

It was reported on a website that looked like the website for MSNBC. But the account was fake. It reported the Guns and Roses frontman Axl Rose was found dead in his West Hollywood home at the age of 52. An unknown source said a neighbor had confirmed the residence was Axl Rose's, but police have not confirmed the man's identity.

The home was entered by a back door of the singer's house, where a body was found in the foyer area. And allegedly, the police said there were no signs of foul play at this time and have turned the case to the county corner office to make a final ruling on the cause of death, "said Officer William Tenpenny, a Hollywood police spokesperson.

Axl Rose Was Not The Only Target Of A Death Hoax.

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What Is Axl Rose Doing Now?

He has been writing his autobiography off-and-on for the last 15+ years, and there have been rumors that it will be published this year.

As well as still working on the next Guns and Roses album with Slash.

Speaking of rumors, leaks of alleged Guns and Roses tour dates are circulating for a possible European tour. But nothing has been confirmed at this time.

Axl Rose and Angus YoungMike Coppola/Getty Images

When Brian Johnson was forced to step down from AC/DC in 2016 due to hearing loss issues, Axl Rose was tapped to fill in on vocal duties.

Axl has been rumored to join AC/DC as a special guest on some dates of their new 2025 tour. As you might remember, Axl took over for AC/DC's Brian Johnson when he was having trouble with health issues, including hearing loss.

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