On November 14, after a fake post from The Tonight Show went viral on Twitter, many people on the internet thought Jimmy Fallon had died. But in 2022, the star is still alive and well.
Celebrity death hoaxes are a common thing on the internet, and Jimmy Fallon was the latest star to fall for one.
Before Fallon, people like Tom Holland, Wendy Williams, and others were told they were dead.
How Rumors About Jimmy Fallon Being Dead Started
People started talking about Fallon’s death on Twitter when they saw a post that said, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of a late-night legend, husband, and father of two, Jimmy Fallon.” 1923-2022.”
The post also had a picture of Fallon with his dog from a long time ago.
People fell for the fake post because the picture made it look like the news came from the Tonight Show’s official account. But the actor is still alive and doing fine.
Viral Post Debunked
The birth year mentioned in the post was the first sign that it was not real. Fallon was actually born in 1974, but the post says he was born in 1923.
#RIPJimmyFallon is currently trending despite the star being alive and well. pic.twitter.com/zaGpefuVdi
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 16, 2022
If someone believed the year on the post, Fallon would be 99 years old.
People on social media seem to think that Fallon has died, which means that someone who is very good at photoshop and editing has done this.
How to Report Fake Posts
This is not the first time a death hoax has hurt a famous person. If you see a fake post, we want you to tell us about it right away. To do this, do what is written below:
Jimmy Fallon asks for Elon Musk’s help after a hashtag announcing his death went viral. pic.twitter.com/cjAqVTLP7O
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 16, 2022
Follow the steps below if you want to do it on Twitter:
- Find the Tweet that you want to report.
- Tap the icon in the top right corner of the Tweet.
- Choose to report the tweet
Do the following to report on Facebook:
- Go to the post that needs to be reported.
- Tap the post’s upper right corner.
- Click on Find Help or Report Post.
- To give feedback, tap the option that best describes how this post goes against the Community Standards. Click Next.
- Click send.
Follow these steps to report on Instagram:
- Click on the post’s three dots at the top right and choose “Report.”
Netizens Fall Victim to Jimmy Fallon’s Death Hoax
Several people on the internet did not check the tweet, but they were quick to believe it. People on the Internet tweeted a lot of nice things about the TV host. Many people were shocked and upset by the fake news that spread online. Some people also made memes about the subject. Some of the tweets said:
I honestly feel sick 🥺😭 Rip Jimmy Fallon 🕊 pic.twitter.com/wtQEwbg0A3
— 🥞StickyRollerFingers🥞 (@RollerFingers) November 16, 2022
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