Vanilla Ice Death Rumor Confirmed by Vanilla Ice Himself

Vanilla Ice Death Rumor Confirmed by Vanilla Ice Himself

Rumors are circulating about Vanilla Ice's car accident causing his early death.

According the reports, Robert Van Winkle died in a single vehicle crash on Route 80 between Morristown and Roswell in New Jersey. The news further claimed that the 44-year-old rapper was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics who immediately responded on the scene.

The report, which was originated in the website Global Associated News (GNA), was confirmed by Vanilla Ice himself telling it was all a lie.

"I don't know who's spreading this rumor about me dying in a car crash but -- IM ALIVE ! I have like 30 texts, from mom family and friends," Vanilla Ice posted on his Twitter (@vanillaice) account.