Posted by Edwin M. Kiser on April 23, 1999 at 20:06:01:
In Reply to: Reply to Peter and Tim posted by Andy Morley on April 23, 1999 at 19:45:44:
I believe that was Mark Twain, author of "Tom Sawyer", that was
prematurely announced to be deceased, thus prompting his comment,
"The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated."