New Delhi, March 20 -- Pittsburgh Steelers icon "Mean" Joe Greene is alive and well, putting an end to a false death rumour that swept across social media platforms on March 20, 2026. The misinformation began circulating Friday evening when several unverified posts and pages claimed the 79-year-old Hall of Famer had died.

Social media users quickly shared tributes, memories of his legendary career, and condolences, believing the sad news to be true. The rapid spread left many Steelers fans and NFL followers heartbroken until the team stepped in to clarify the facts. When reached by TMZ Sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers responded that the report is "not accurate."

This straightforward denial from the team halted the spread of misinformatio...