India, March 20 -- A viral death hoax had football fans worried this week but the Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed that "Mean" Joe Greene who is a four-time Super Bowl winner is very much alive.

Rumours began spreading across social media on Friday, with a false report claiming that the 79-year-old NFL icon had passed away. Fans quickly started sharing tributes to the legendary defensive tackle, which made the false news spread even more online.

But TMZ reported that it was nothing more than a death hoax that spreads fast on social media and causes unnecessary panic among fans. There is no truth to the claims, and Greene is alive and well.

However, the Pittsburgh Steelers shut down the speculation after being contacted by TMZ and con...