Jon Bon Jovi Dead at 49 - True or Hoax

Rock Star and 1980's icon Jon Bon Jovi died earlier today at the age of 49, when paramedics found him in a coma at the Empress Hotel where he lives in Asbury Park, NJ after performing a World Christmas tour concert the night prior in North Beach Park.

Paramedics found him not breathing when they arrived and rushed him to Jersey Shore Medical Center where he later suffered cardiac arrest. The coroner has not yet performed an autopsy, so at this time, foul play and drug abuse cannot be ruled out.

UPDATE 6:30PM: This story may be a hoax that started on Twitter.   I am now attempting to get to the bottom of the story to determine it's authenticity.  Please check back regularly for updates.

UPDATE: 6:45PM:  Many conflicting reports are currently circulating the internet.  No Bon Jovi publicist has confirmed or denied this story at this time.  Apparently he is scheduled to perform at a charity event tonight so we should know for sure if he shows up smiling.

UPDATE: 7:15P:  Jon is scheduled to perform tonight at Hope Concert V at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ later tonight.  Hopefully, he will appear and put this possible rumor to rest.

UPDATE: 7:23PM:  Apparently Jon is Alive and Well.  It looks like this photo was just taken and published around the internet.   I'm still waiting to hear back from the Count Basie Theatre when he arrives.

UPDATE 7:37PM I spoke briefly to a JBJ spokeswoman who assured me that the singer is alive and well and performing tonight.  So bury the rumor.