Sometimes rumors flourish that older musicians are dead. In George's case, rumors are bound to happen. As of this writing, George isn't dead, so don't believe everything you read online.

In 2020, there was a huge frenzy as speculation went around about George's potential death. He quickly squashed the rumors with an Instagram post and did so in the most iconic way.

George captioned a post the lyrics from one of his songs, writing: "Some folks think I'm hiding. It's been rumored that I died, But I'm alive and well in Tennessee."

To accompany the confirmation that he was alive, George posted a silly meme. "When all your ex's live in Texas, but you hang your hat in Tennessee," the image said.

Fans were so relieved to hear that he was alive and well. One wrote: "I just seen that post that you had passed away my heart feels to the ground and then began weeping and the remembered I was trying to get tickets to your concert I don't understand how people can be so cruel but thank God you're still with us all."

Many expressed their adoration for George's long legacy of music. Another wrote: "I know you are alive and kicking. Congratulations on your music... I thought you were in Texas... but slowed down on your music... I am your bigest fan."