Is Cheems dead?

Excuse me, I'm a bit confused about something I've heard recently. Could you possibly clarify for me? There's been some chatter on social media about Cheems, and I'm wondering if he's... well, if he's still with us. I've seen some conflicting reports, and I'm not sure what to believe. Could you possibly shed some light on this matter for me? It's just that I've always been a fan of his work and it would be really sad if he's no longer around. So, is Cheems dead, or is there some truth to these rumors?