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By Lynda Johnson Aug 24, 2007

Is Fidel Castro dead? There has been a ton of speculation on the Communist dictator's demise since it was reported that his health took a turn for the worse after his 81st birthday on August 13th. The Fidel deathwatch is on. Much of the speculation is coming from celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.

Fidel Castro Dead? Death Rumors Hit Internet

On his website he has this: Sources reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com that U.S. officials will be holding a press conference shortly to announce the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. South Florida police organizations are calling in reinforcements before the announcement is made, we're told."

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There has been no official report but denials are already out. According to "The Age" the communist leader has not appeared in public for more than a year, but he has appeared in photographs and eight videos. The last video was shown June 5. He continues "in process of recovery", Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque said.

"In particular, he keeps in constant touch with the leaders of Cuba's (Communist) Party and government," he added. Asked if Castro was still in charge of Cuban affairs, Roque said: "Exactly, he is being informed and consulted constantly and works all the time."

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