American actor-comedian and TV host Steve Harvey, 65, has become a victim of death news that spread quickly on Facebook this week causing concern among fans across the world.

On Tuesday (September 06) the actor’s reps officially confirmed that Steve Harvey is not dead.

“He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the internet,” they said.

This has now has been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest of fake celebrity news death reports.

Harvey is best known for his role on the television series The Steve Harvey Show.

Some fans have expressed anger over the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful.

Steve Harvey was the host of the Miss Universe 2015 Pageant when he accidentally announced Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutiérrez as the winner when it was really Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach.

The incident made Harvey the most controversial host but also most loved by the fans in the Philippines.