“Jean-Paul Rouve dead 2024” : Comedian killed by internet death hoax

  • By Jessica Simpson
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Jean-Paul Rouve is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax

News of comedian Jean-Paul Rouve’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, the comedian best known for his roles in The Tuche Family, Those Happy Days or Podium is alive and well.

UPDATE 11/05/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Jean-Paul Rouve death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the comedian’s alleged demise gained traction on Thursday after a ‘R.I.P. Jean-Paul Rouve’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the French comedian’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (May 09, 2024), our beloved comedian Jean-Paul Rouve passed away. Jean-Paul Rouve was born on January 26, 1967 in Dunkerque. 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 57-year-old comedian, actor and director 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 French network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a comedian of Jean-Paul Rouve's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (78%) of respondents think those Jean-Paul Rouve death rumors are not funny anymore.

Jean-Paul Rouve Death Hoax Dismissed Since Comedian Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Friday (May 10) the comedian's reps officially confirmed that Jean-Paul Rouve 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 comedian. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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