Things like that can happen.
I have to admit that the news threw me quite a bit. I didn't even think about this possibly being just a rumour.
No matter what, I don't really think any harm was done, and now, instead of walking around with my face all contorted, I'm throwing his stuff on my stereo with a big smile on my face.
If I was Elvin, I wouldn't be all that depressed about a rumour like that. The reactions here just show how much we appreciate his contributions to jazz, his style, his positive nature and him being around.
I've never met the man, but I just love him.
Cheers!