“Chelsea Handler dead 2021” : Comedienne killed by internet death hoax
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News of comedienne Chelsea Handler’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the January 2021 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the former host of ‘Chelsea Lately’ is alive and well.
UPDATE 23/01/2021 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Chelsea Handler death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the comedienne’s alleged demise gained traction on Thursday after a ‘R.I.P. Chelsea Handler’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American comedienne’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (January 21, 2021), our beloved comedienne Chelsea Handler passed away. Chelsea Handler was born on February 25, 1975 in Livingston. She 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 45-year-old comedienne, actress, television host, author and producer 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 a comedienne of Chelsea Handler's stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 50% still think false Chelsea Handler death rumors are funny.
Chelsea Handler Death Hoax Dismissed Since Comedienne Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Friday (January 22) the comedienne's reps officially confirmed that Chelsea Handler is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She'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 comedienne. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.
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