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False Twitter Rumor Circulates Saying French Actor Jean Reno Dead

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- False rumors of the death of French actor Jean Reno circulated social networks, including Twitter on Sunday.

The first message, "Jean Reno left us. RIP" appeared in the French speaking part of Twitter Sunday afternoon, causing the rumor to circulate to other social networks.

The actor's representatives officially refuted the rumor regarding Jean's death, but failed to stop it from circulating.

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