“James Murphy dead 2024” : LCD Soundsystem ex-frontman killed by internet death hoax

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News of dj James Murphy’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the May 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, LCD Soundsystem ex-frontman is alive and well.

UPDATE 08/05/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

James Murphy death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Monday (May 06, 2024), our beloved dj James Murphy passed away. James Murphy was born on February 4, 1970 in Princeton. 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 54-year-old dj, musician 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 dj of James Murphy's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (51%) of respondents think those James Murphy death rumors are not funny anymore.

James Murphy Death Hoax Dismissed Since Dj Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Tuesday (May 07) the dj's reps officially confirmed that James Murphy 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 dj. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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