“Jordan Peterson dead 2026” : ‘12 Rules for Life’ author killed by internet death hoax

News of author Jordan Peterson’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the March 2026 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the author of 12 Rules for Life is alive and well.

UPDATE 21/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Jordan Peterson death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the author’s alleged demise gained traction on Thursday after a ‘R.I.P. Jordan Peterson’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Canadian author’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (March 19, 2026), our beloved author Jordan Peterson passed away. Jordan Peterson was born on June 12, 1962 in Edmonton. 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 63-year-old author and scientist 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 Canadian network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an author of Jordan Peterson'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 Jordan Peterson death rumors are not funny anymore.

Jordan Peterson Death Hoax Dismissed Since Author Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Friday (March 20) the author's reps officially confirmed that Jordan Peterson 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 author. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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