Jaden Smith death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Tuesday after a ‘R.I.P. Jaden Smith’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American actor’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday (January 24, 2023), our beloved actor Jaden Smith passed away. Jaden Smith (son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith) was born on July 8, 1998 in Malibu. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 24-year-old actor, rapper and dancer was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Jaden Smith’s stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 71% still think false Jaden Smith death rumors are funny.
Jaden Smith Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Wednesday (January 25) the actor’s reps officially confirmed that Jaden Smith is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.
