A story that child star Macaulay Culkin had been found dead has proven to be false.

Just seven months after a similar rumor found its way on the Internet, some outlets reported that the body of the Home Alone star was discovered in his New York City Apartment on Friday.

The story then picked up steam as many on Twitter and Facebook began posting the false report.

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Rumor report: A parody news site claimed that actor Macaulay Culkin, best known for his role in Home Alone (above), had died on Friday

Alright alright alright: It was later revealed the actor was fine, and the entire thing was a hoax

Shutting down the rumors: Culkin even tweeted, and snapped a photo, to prove he was still alive on Saturday

It all started when a parody site wrote, 'Sources are reporting that Macaulay Culkin, best known for his role as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone and sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, has been found dead at the age of 34.'

They added, 'At least one occupant of the Manhattan apartment confirmed the apartment belongs to Culkin but police have not confirmed the man's identity at this time.'

As can be imagined, this then led to a lot of sad social media posts.

Career: As an adult, Culkin found success in films like Party Monster (above with Seth Green)

Critical darling: Culkin was also priased for his work alongside Mandy Moore and Patrick Fugit (above) in Saved

'How sad macauly kulkin [sic] is dead ?? One of my fave Xmas films home alone 1& 2 :(,' wrote Tracy Warriner on Twitter.

Culkin has had an eventful life since his breakout role in Home Alone, becoming one of the biggest child stars of all time, and making millions in the process.

Sad: A fan remembers Culkin after think he was dead

Famous ex: Culkin dated actress Mila Kunis (above) for many years before she was with Ashton Kutcher

His girla: Culin starred in My Girl with Veep star Anna Chlumsky (left) and married actress Rachel Miner while still a teenager (right)

He married actress Rachel Miner in 1998, but the two divorced in 2002, and he then began a long relationship with Mila Kunis.

In that time he also found success in adult roles in films including Party Monster and Saved.