Taylor Lautner’s spokesperson has rubbished internet speculation that the New Moon star died over the weekend.

Rumours appeared online suggesting that the 17-year-old had passed away following a cocaine overdose.

However, a representative for the actor has since spoken out to quash the reports.

“I am almost 100% positive this is a hoax,” a Summit Entertainment rep told E! Online.

Meanwhile, Lautner is due to become the highest-paid teen actor in Hollywood history after signing up for forthcoming action film Northern Lights.