GLASGOW funnyman Limmy duped Twitter followers with a twisted tweet claiming Hollywood actor James Franco had died.
The comedian used the Sky News logo to add authenticity to his tweet.
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It stated: "Actor James Franco found dead at Los Angeles home. More details to follow."
RT @SkyNews Actor James Franco found dead at Los Angeles home. More details to follow. pic.twitter.com/2jAey1CRjc
— Limmy's Vines TOUR (@DaftLimmy) January 11, 2018
The Disaster Artist actor has been accused by five women of inappropriate or exploitative behaviour.
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His Golden Globe Award win on Sunday night was met by anger online as women expressed disgust that he had been rewarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Lawyers for Franco have disputed all allegations.
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