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

Pittsburgh Steelers legend 'Mean' Joe Greene is confirmed alive after false death reports circulated online. The team refuted ...

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 false reports claiming Greene had died began circulating Friday on social media ...

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.

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