“Antony Blinken dead 2026” : Former U.S. Secretary of State killed by internet death hoax

News of politician Antony Blinken’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the March 2026 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the former U.S. Secretary of State is alive and well.

UPDATE 24/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Antony Blinken death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the politician’s alleged demise gained traction on Sunday after a ‘R.I.P. Antony Blinken’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the English politician’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (March 22, 2026), our beloved politician Antony Blinken passed away. Antony Blinken was born on April 16, 1962 in Yonkers. 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 63-year-old politician 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 English network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a politician of Antony Blinken's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 50% still think false Antony Blinken death rumors are funny.

Antony Blinken Death Hoax Dismissed Since Politician Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Monday (March 23) the politician's reps officially confirmed that Antony Blinken 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 politician. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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