Robert Pattinson Dead

- Robert Pattinson was rumored to have died of a heroin overdose
- Rumors began on November 20, 2008
- Several blogs reported the story, though they immediately referenced that it was likely a hoaxPop Crunch: Robert Pattinson Dead? Star of Twilight, Robert Pattinson, Latest Death Hoax (November 20, 2008)
- Age: 22Pop Crunch: Robert Pattinson Dead? Star of Twilight, Robert Pattinson, Latest Death Hoax (November 20, 2008)
- Rumor being attributed to the "dead hoax bandit" LA Late: Robert Pattinson Dead NOT! (November 20, 2008)

On November 20, 2008, rumors began circulating that British actor Robert Pattinson, who portrays Edward Cullen in Twilight, was found dead in his hotel room in New York City from a heroin overdose.Pop Crunch: Robert Pattinson Dead? Star of Twilight, Robert Pattinson, Latest Death Hoax (November 20, 2008) There was never any evidence to support this rumor and very few news organizations ran the story.
Today show appearance

While the rumors of Pattinson's death circulated, he could be seen on Today alongside Kristen Stewart, proving he was very much alive.The Gossip Girls: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: Twilight Today Show (November 20, 2008)
Robert Pattinson Fast Facts
1. Full name: Robert Thomas-Pattinson
2. Born: May 13, 1986
3. Birth place: London, EnglandVanity Fair: Q&A: Twilight's Robert Pattinson (November 5, 2008)
4. Occupation: Actor and model
5. Years active: 2004--present
6. Two sisters: Elizabeth and VictoriaVanity Fair: Q&A: Twilight's Robert Pattinson (November 5, 2008)
Twilight Movie

Pattinson can currently be seen portraying Edward Cullen in the Twilight movie. He stars opposite Kristen Stewart, who portrays Bella Swan. The movie opens in theaters on November 21, 2008.
Notable Roles
- 2008: Twilight as Edward Cullen
- 2008: Little Ashes as Salvador Dali
- 2007: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as Cedric Diggory
- 2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as Cedric Diggory

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