We fact-check the online rumors that Pittsburgh Steelers legend 'Mean' Joe Greene had passed away.

In a statement to multiple outlets on Friday, the team quashed unfounded reports of the franchise's legend's death.

A recent online hoax falsely reported the death of NFL legend "Mean" Joe Greene. The Pittsburgh Steelers icon, a cornerstone ...

A viral social media post falsely claimed that Steelers legend Joe Greene had died at 79. The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers corrected an erroneous “Mean” Joe Greene report.

A rumor suggesting Pittsburgh Steelers legend 'Mean' Joe Greene was dead received a stern response from the team.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have shot down the now-viral "Mean" Joe Greene death rumor.

Legendary NFL sportswriter John McClain wants repercussions after a fake Joe Greene death story surfaced on Friday.

Is "Mean" Joe Greene OK after a Facebook post said he died?

Pittsburgh Steelers fans received a scare on Friday morning when reports began to surface that legendary defensive tackle ...

Don’t close the curtain on “Mean” Joe Greene. The Steelers had to quell a rumor that the franchise legend and Hall of Famer ...