Eric Dubay very much believes this. Old clips of Bill Hicks, the guy (Hicks) was very bright and articulate, fast-talking. I know another 'celeb' death that was faked, not to get off on a tangent, but this guy (below) is none other than Sir Paul McCartney. I've researched and am convinced. A completely manufactured character. He conveniently died at age 51, when McCartney got bored with it and wanted to do more with Wings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Stanshall Nothing surprises me anymore.