“Max von Sydow dead 2019” : Actor killed by internet death hoax
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News of actor Max von Sydow’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the November 2019 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actor best known for his role in The Exorcist is alive and well.
UPDATE 14/11/2019 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Max von Sydow death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Tuesday after a ‘R.I.P. Max von Sydow’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Swedish actor’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday (November 12, 2019), our beloved actor Max von Sydow passed away. Max von Sydow was born on April 10, 1929 in Lund. 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 90-year-old actor 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 Swedish network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Max von Sydow's stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (90%) of respondents think those Max von Sydow death rumors are not funny anymore.
Max von Sydow Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Wednesday (November 13) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Max von Sydow 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 actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.
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