“Damien Hirst dead 2026” : Artist killed by internet death hoax

News of artist Damien Hirst’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the April 2026 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the 60-year-old artist is alive and well.

UPDATE 14/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Damien Hirst death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the artist’s alleged demise gained traction on Sunday after a ‘R.I.P. Damien Hirst’ 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 Sunday (April 12, 2026), our beloved artist Damien Hirst passed away. Damien Hirst was born on June 7, 1965 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 60-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 Damien Hirst's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 79% still think false Damien Hirst death rumors are funny.

Damien Hirst Death Hoax Dismissed Since Artist Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Monday (April 13) the artist's reps officially confirmed that Damien Hirst 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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