Robert Pattinson Dead

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.

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)

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)

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.

• 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