Jon Bon Jovi is Alive and Well

Whether or not he's "Wanted Dead or Alive" or "Living on a Prayer", I confirmed by telephone this morning with a spokesperson from the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey that Mr. Bon Jovi appeared there for a benefit concert last night many hours after his rumored death and both looked and acted extremely healthy and performed well.  My contact at the venue seemed a bit disturbed by all of the hype and evidently Bon Jovi had quite a bit of fun with it himself last night.  Although plastic surgery has played a role, you can see that Jon does look pretty darn good for a 49 year old man that spent over half of his life on the road enjoying the perks of rock 'n roll!

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.