Even though Perez Hilton is adamant, ABC News in Miami is reporting news of the dictator’s death to be just a rumor.

 What may start as a whisper, quickly grows into a chorus of thousands.

The rumors have circulated for years. Usually every couple of months they’d start, but in the past week, the rumors have been in overdrive.Local 10 called its contacts at the White House. Spokespeople there said they were aware of “no change in Cuba.” A spokesperson of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said “it’s all rumor and that Castro is fine.”An ABC news source in Cuba said all is quiet in Havana and as far as he knows, no announcement is pending.In fact, the president of the Cuban National Assembly Ricardo Alarcon is reported to be on the beach in Varadero and would presumably be in Havana if a major announcement was imminent.Local 10’s assignment desk also contacted police departments , which said they are monitoring the situation and taking it very seriously. Miami police said they are in contact with the FBI “hourly.”

Who can say for sure at this point?

Perez Hilton is claiming an announcement to be made later today. He’s claiming the Powers that Be are waiting until rush hour is over in Miami in order to avoid a traffic nightmare. They’re expecting a lot of celebrating in the streets if it’s true.

Could it be? Did Perez scoop the press?