According to Allan Vache: Jack's grandaughter posted on his FB page that it was a hoax and he's still alive. If you have FB check out his page. Allan --Bob Ringwald www.ringwald.com Fulton Street Jazz Band 530/ 642-9551 Office 916/ 806-9551 Cell Amateur (Ham) Radio K6YBV "Politicians and diapers should be changed often and for the same reason."