“Kevin McCarthy dead 2026” : Former House Speaker of the House killed by internet death hoax

News of politician Kevin McCarthy’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the May 2026 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the former House Speaker of the House is alive and well.

UPDATE 25/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Kevin McCarthy death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (May 23, 2026), our beloved politician Kevin McCarthy passed away. Kevin McCarthy was born on January 26, 1965 in Bakersfield. 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 61-year-old politician 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 politician of Kevin McCarthy's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (59%) of respondents think those Kevin McCarthy death rumors are not funny anymore.

Kevin McCarthy Death Hoax Dismissed Since Politician Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Sunday (May 24) the politician's reps officially confirmed that Kevin McCarthy 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 politician. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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