“Banksy dead 2026” : ‘Girl with Balloon’ creator killed by internet death hoax

News of artist Banksy’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 creator of Girl with Balloon is alive and well.

UPDATE 23/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Banksy death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (March 21, 2026), our beloved artist Banksy passed away. Banksy was born on July 28, 1974 in Bristol. 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 51-year-old artist and painter 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 an artist of Banksy's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (55%) of respondents think those Banksy death rumors are not funny anymore.

Banksy Death Hoax Dismissed Since Artist Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Sunday (March 22) the artist's reps officially confirmed that Banksy 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 artist. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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