The rumors of Sinbad‘s death have been greatly exaggerated. The one-named comedian/actor is alive and well, we are able to confirm, via sources close to him.
According to the person we spoke to, who is one removed from Sinbad himself, a rumor started last week that the comic/actor had died of a heart attack. That rumor is enjoying at least its second revival, via the internet and other informal channels.
It is untrue.
See him in the flesh at the Lakeland Center Youkey Theater in Lakeland, FL, on April 14.
(Photo of Jim Gaffigan and Sinbad, taken at JFL 2004. By Brian McKim)