Maggie Wheeler (Getty Images) Sources had earlier claimed that Wheeler was found dead in her apartment in LA on August 12, 2016, with the probable cause of her death being a heart attack. Facebook page, 'I miss friends The best Tv series ever' is believed to be where the rumor originated at first. The page later posted that Wheeler's advocate mailed them and clarified the hoax saying, "Maggie is alive, She's doing fine with her family who were shocked to hear in the social media about Maggie's Death rumor." Maggie Wheeler is all set to appear in the much-awaited reunion special episode of 'Friends' on May 27, 2021.