India, June 10 -- Social media users posted 'RIP Sylvester Stallone' on Monday amid false claims about the 'Rambo' actor's death. The rumor came up after Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music, died on Monday at age 82.

In a statement, Stone's family said that he died following a prolonged battle with COPD. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family. While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinar...