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Celebrity Death Hoaxes That Fooled Readers

Written by:
Shannon Sanford
Jan. 22, 2024 We sorted fact from fiction so you wouldn't have to.
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A search result says Eminem is an American rapper. Underneath this information is a white man wearing a black cap and shirt. The description underneath the image says, "Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper. He is credited with popularizing hip hop in Middle America and is frequently mentioned among the greatest rappers of all time." It says he was born on Oct. 17, 1972, in Saint Joseph, MO, and died on Dec. 10, 2023, in Madison, WI.

No, Eminem Isn't Dead

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec. 14, 2023 Even top Google results can't always be trusted.
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No, Steve Harvey Is Not Dead

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 9, 2023 This is the fourth death hoax to target the comedian in 2023.
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No, Kurt Russell Is Not Dead

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 24, 2023 This was neither the first, nor presumably the last, celebrity death hoax we covered in 2023.
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Did William Shatner Die in March 2023?

Written by:
Damakant Jayshi
April 21, 2023 When last we checked, the "Star Trek" actor was still very much alive.
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Is YouTuber MrBeast Dead?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
March 17, 2023 MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has been the target of death hoaxes on multiple occ ...
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Vin Diesel Death Hoax

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan. 29, 2014 Actor Vin Diesel is not dead; but he was the victim of yet another celebrity death hoax.
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Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dead

Written by:
Kim LaCapria Bethania Palma
July 20, 2017 Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead on 20 July 2017, the Los Angeles County Cor ...
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Nick Stahl is Not Dead, Despite Misleading Ads

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 12, 2020 A photograph of "Terminator 3" star Nick Stahl was misleadingly used to illustrate a third-party ...
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No, Drake Is Not Dead

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 14, 2020 #RIPDrake was the number one trend in the U.S. on the evening of Nov. 14, 2020, leaving Twitter ...
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Did 'Bionic Man' Lee Majors Die, Leave $6 Million to Trump's Reelection Campaign?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Dec. 26, 2019 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Demi Lovato Death Hoax

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug. 2, 2018 The pop singer is still being treated after an overdose but is alive and expected to leave the h ...
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Barbara Bush.

Barbara Bush Death Hoax

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
April 17, 2018 The former First Lady was the subject of two stories reporting her death not long after announce ...
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Earl "DMX" Simmons

Did Rapper DMX Die?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Feb. 16, 2018 A prank Facebook post, and old reports about a drug overdose, fueled unfounded rumors about the ...
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Morgan Freeman Death Hoax

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Oct. 10, 2017 Morgan Freeman isn't dead, as reported by a fake news site.
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Scott Baio at the 2012 TeenNick HALO Awards, Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, Calif. 11-17-12

Was Scott Baio Killed in a Small Plane Crash?

Written by:
David Emery
May 29, 2017 Fake news sites reported that the former "Happy Days" actor died in a plane crash on his way to ...
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Clint Eastwood Death Hoax

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
May 15, 2017 The actor and director did not die of a heart attack while filming a commercial in August 2019.
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Ted Nugent Death Hoax

Written by:
Bethania Palma
April 28, 2017 Despite rumors that the rocker was killed in a hunting accident in Montana, he remains alive and ...
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Actor Willia H. Macy

William H. Macy Death Hoax

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
March 13, 2017 A prank news site falsely claimed 'Shameless' star William H. Macy died of a heart attack 'last ...
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Andrew Lincoln Death Hoax

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb. 23, 2017 A prank news site tricked social media users into believing "Walking Dead" actor Andrew Lincoln ...
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