Johnny Depp's 'death' an Internet hoax

A publicist says Johnny Depp is still very much alive after being the subject of an online hoax. 

Robin Baum, who represents the 46-year-old actor, said today that internet reports of Depp's death over the weekend in France were a horrible rumour.

Baum calls the hoax the work of an irresponsible and unconscionable person, especially since children and families are involved.

Depp has two children with his partner, Vanessa Paradis.