Pamela Anderson Death Hoax
16 March 2018A fake news web site posing as ABC News reported that the former Baywatch star passed away at 50, but it's just another celebrity death hoax.
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Kirk Douglas Death Hoax
7 December 2017A fake news site with a penchant for death hoaxes claimed that actor Kirk Douglas passed away in December 2017.
Was Sasha Obama Murdered in a Drive-By Shooting?
10 August 2017A hoax news article reported that the daughter of former president Barack Obama had been killed.
Is Former ‘Price is Right’ Host Bob Barker Dead at Age 94?
31 July 2017The former game show host suffered a head injury in June 2017, but he did not die.
Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dead
20 July 2017Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead on 20 July 2017, the Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed.
Is Pastor and Gospel Singer Don Moen Dead After a Short Illness?
12 July 2017A dubious web site falsely reported the death of the Christian Contemporary music artist Don Moen.
Imelda Marcos Dead?
9 June 2017Imelda Marcos has not died, despite a long-circulating (and undated) article about her purported collapse.
Hillary Clinton Found Dead?
1 June 2017A distasteful prank article spreads misinformation about the former Secretary of State.
Famous Baby Giraffe Passes Away Only a Month After Birth?
24 May 2017A Facebook post created using a "prank" web site fooled many into believing that internet star April the Giraffe's calf had died.
Nicky Hayden Death Hoax
22 May 2017A tasteless fake news story included the claim that World Superbike star Nicky Hayden passed away.
Was a Man Claiming to Be Vladimir Putin’s Lover Found Dead in Zurich?
17 May 2017Several web sites have revived an old, fake story about the Russian President's fictional former assistant.
Did Monica Lewinsky Have a Son Who Was Found Dead in New York City?
16 May 2017Articles reporting that Lewinsky's son "David" had been reported missing and was subsequently found dead in Central Park are fake.
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19 November 2018A widely-shared meme offered a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
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Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Say ‘We Pay Soldiers Too Much’?
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