Tracy Morgan isn't dead. The actor-comedian is still love despite the circulation of an alarming news claiming that he has died following a tragic accident. Morgan is currently striving to survive from the accident and is still in critical condition at a hospital, Mashable reported.
In a string of unpleasant death hoaxes this week, Tracy Morgan's name was involved in a false report, claiming his death following the incident. The alarming report came from notorious site Media Mass, which published an article saying the "30 Rock" star has died.
As usual, similar to its previous death hoaxes, Media Mass stated that an "R.I.P. Tracy Morgan" Facebook page was created to honor the actor, who allegedly died on Saturday. "At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (June 07, 2014), our beloved actor Tracy Morgan passed away. Tracy Morgan was born on November 10, 1968 in New York. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page," the description of the alleged Facebook page read.
Because the report came just hours after news broke that the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian got involved into a tragic accident, many were quick to believe that indeed Tracy Morgan may have died. Hundreds reportedly expressed their condolences on social media sites while many others were sceptical of the shocking news.
However, it was found out later on that the Tracy Morgan DEAD report was nothing but pure hoax. Major news sites such as CNN reported that the actor is currently in critical condition after obtaining very serious injuries out of the crash.
In line with the tragic accident on the New Jersey Turnpike, a Georgia truck driver has been charged while Morgan is declared in critical condition and another man pronounced dead, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
The truck driver was identified as 35-year-old Kevin Roper of Jonesboro, and he was charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto. Roper's tractor-trailer reportedly crashed into the limo bus carrying the comedian and others at around 1 a.m. ET Saturday.
The truck driver reportedly turned himself in to state police, and was released on $50,000 bail Saturday night.
Tracy Morgan is currently staying in an intensive care unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
His family is now with him and he is receiving excellent care," Morgan's rep, Lewis Kay, said in a statement. "We don't anticipate much of a change in his condition today, but will provide a further update once more information becomes available."
Authorities said Tracy Morgan was traveling with his assistant Jeffrey Millea and comedian Ardie Fuqua when the accident happened. Millea and Fuqua are also in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital while a fifth passenger, Harris Stanton, was treated and was released after a few hours.
The 45-year-old actor-comedian was currently on his Turn it Funny tour when the accident happened. In fact, the night before the accident the comedian performed in Dover, Delaware with Fuqua doing the opening act.
