Here we go again: Twitter rumor mill claims Hosni Mubarak is dead; Update: Hoax

Just got word that Hosni Mubarak has passed away. Can anyone confirm this? #occupy #ows

— Karim Walker #JusticeForAhmaudArbery ??️‍? (@shift_in2_turbo) June 12, 2012

Is this the source of the rumor?

https://twitter.com/MinInterEgypt/status/212553477371596802

https://twitter.com/MinInterEgypt/status/212551093161435138

The first tweet from this account appeared less than an hour ago. Forgive us if we’re just a bit skeptical.

The boss is skeptical too:

Regarding latest Twitter rumors about Mubarak death, this AP report says he's "stabilized"==>http://t.co/hwz7qEw1

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 12, 2012

Update: Domenech is backpedaling:

.@wrmead I'm now skeptical, this "official" Twitter account has no confirmation. http://t.co/ryPoNFLG

— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) June 12, 2012

Twitchy conclusion: Hoax!

On the plus side, this gives Twitter a good opportunity to show off its sense of humor:

https://twitter.com/shashj/status/212554800452214784

https://twitter.com/jacobperry/status/212557363255844864

I've heard the phrase "to die a thousand deaths," but this is getting silly. http://t.co/3Dieo6y2 #Mubarak #NotDeadYet /via @TwitchyTeam

— spot_the_dog (sdog) (@s_dog) June 12, 2012