“Chris Weidman dead 2024” : UFC champion killed by internet death hoax

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News of athlete Chris Weidman’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the December 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the UFC champion is alive and well.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Chris Weidman death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (December 20, 2024), our beloved athlete Chris Weidman passed away. Chris Weidman was born on June 17, 1984 in Baldwin. 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 40-year-old athlete 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 an athlete of Chris Weidman's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 81% still think false Chris Weidman death rumors are funny.

Chris Weidman Death Hoax Dismissed Since Athlete Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Saturday (December 21) the athlete's reps officially confirmed that Chris Weidman 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 athlete. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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