Tom Baker Dead? 'Dr. Who' Actor Becomes Victim of Social Media Death Hoax

Tom Baker is dead. At least that's what Twitter is saying. However the "Dr. Who" actor didn't die. He's just the victim of a social media death hoax.

Social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr started lighting up with messages that Baker had died. It is not clear where the original rumor started, but it is nothing more than that---a rumor.

No reliable news source has reported on the passing of Baker. That's because he isn't dead. The British actor, who played the fourth Dr. Who may be 79 years old, but he's not dead. He hasn't starred in many shows in recent years, but he has been the narrator of several TV series such as Little Britain and The Beeps.

Fans who saw the report went into a frenzy and they began to question and mourn the loss on Twitter. Some examples of tweets include:

"I JUST READ ON FACEBOOK THAT TOM BAKER DIED TODAY IS THAT TRUE? OMFG."

"If Tom baker really died I'm going back to bed and crying."

"Just found out that Tom Baker died :(. R.I.P one of the best doctors ever."

"NO NO NNNOOOO NO TOM BAKER DIED NOO"

"No one told me Tom Baker died. I cried, he meant so much to me. RIP Number Four. Goodbyeeee!!"

Others caught on quickly to the fact that Baker isn't really dead.

"NewsFlash. Tom Baker is not dead there are just some silly sick weirdos out there who like to cry wolf more than is good for them."

"I seriously can't believe people! Someone has faked a tweet from Doctor Who Official, saying that Tom Baker is dead..."

"why is everyone always trying to kill off tom baker!? there are always rumours about him being dead. :/"

Baker is just fine. He isn't the first celebrity to become the victim of an Internet death hoax. Celebrities get killed off by social media and the internet every week. This trend has been going on for years.