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Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl has reassured fans he is very much alive despite a number of internet sites saying the contrary.

The internet web of lies depicting Dave's death got so carried away that Grohl himself started receiving phone calls of condolence.

Speaking to NME, the Foos star relived the whole surreal affair.

"I got a phone message from a friend saying 'Er I guess.. Jordyn (Grohl's wife)... this is maybe... for you. I'm so sorry to hear what happened.'

"They were leaving a message on my cell phone saying 'I'm sorry Dave died.'"

Not one to let death get him down, Grohl was quick to put things in perspective.

"I guess I've finally graduated to the status of being an internet rumour. It weirded me out a bit, but it's stupid.

"I'm like a cockroach, don't worry, I'll be around for a long time."

Fans wanting to see him in the flesh can catch the Foo Fighters at Hyde Park, London on June 17.