“Jesulín de Ubrique dead 2024” : Bullfighter killed by internet death hoax

  • By Jessica Simpson
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Jesulín de Ubrique is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax

News of bullfighter Jesulín de Ubrique’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 50-year-old bullfighter is alive and well.

UPDATE 26/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Jesulín de Ubrique death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the bullfighter’s alleged demise gained traction on Tuesday after a ‘R.I.P. Jesulín de Ubrique’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Spanish bullfighter’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday (December 24, 2024), our beloved bullfighter Jesulín de Ubrique passed away. Jesulín de Ubrique was born on January 9, 1974 in Ubrique. 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 50-year-old bullfighter 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 Spanish network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a bullfighter of Jesulín de Ubrique's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (68%) of respondents think those Jesulín de Ubrique death rumors are not funny anymore.

Jesulín de Ubrique Death Hoax Dismissed Since Bullfighter Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Wednesday (December 25) the bullfighter's reps officially confirmed that Jesulín de Ubrique 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 bullfighter. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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