A representative for Taylor Lautner has dismissed internet speculation the TWILIGHT hunk died after an alleged overdose.
Reports suggesting the 17-year-old star had died began circulating widely on Monday (11Jan10) after it was reported on a number of internet blogs and by users on social networking site Twitter.com.
The bogus rumours alleged Lautner died at a Hollywood party after accidentally overdosing on cocaine.
But a spokesperson for Twilight film studio Summit Entertainment has moved quickly to confirm Lautner is still alive, insisting, "This is a hoax."