“Chris O'Dowd dead 2024” : Actor killed by internet death hoax

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News of actor Chris O'Dowd’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the November 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actor best known for his roles in The IT Crowd or Bridesmaids is alive and well.

UPDATE 24/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Chris O'Dowd death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Friday after a ‘R.I.P. Chris O'Dowd’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Irish actor’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (November 22, 2024), our beloved actor Chris O'Dowd passed away. Chris O'Dowd was born on October 9, 1979 in Boyle. 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 45-year-old actor 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 Irish network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Chris O'Dowd's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 61% still think false Chris O'Dowd death rumors are funny.

Chris O'Dowd Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Saturday (November 23) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Chris O'Dowd 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.

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