George RR Martin had to convince fans he was 'not dead' after bizarre mix-up
In 2016, musical sensations Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr took to social media with tributes to their late producer, who Sir Paul had previously described as a “second father” to him.
Following the highly publicised tributes, fans mistook the man credited with the Beatles’ success for fantasy author George RR Martin.
The internet buzzed with condolences and concern, eventually garnering the attention of the author himself who had to address his living status on his blog in a post titled: “Not Dead Yet”.
Martin shared his appreciation for seeing how many people cared “so deeply about my life and death,” but admitted the “rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated”.
The author shared his condolences for the actual Sir George, noting that although the two had not met he still appreciated the producer's great efforts in creating the Beatles.
Source: Samantha Leathers/express.co.uk
