Jerry Lee Lewis net worth 2022: Rock icon confirmed alive amid death reports

Jerry Lee Lewis remains alive amid reports claimed the rock ‘n roll pioneer had died.

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The story set off a wave of mourning before it was retracted by media outlets on October 26.

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"He's alive," Lee's publicist Zach Farnum confirmed in a statement.

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He added that the initial report was made "erroneously off of an anonymous tip".

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Lewis suffered a stroke in 2019, but he has been working toward recovery.

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In 2020, he announced plans to record an album of gospel covers with producer T-Bone Burnett.

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Some of Lee's hits include 'Great Balls of Fire' and 'Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On'.

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The American singer and pianist has a net worth of $10 million in 2022.

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