“Michael Madsen dead 2020” : Actor killed by internet death hoax

  • By Jessica Simpson
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Michael Madsen is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax

News of actor Michael Madsen’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the July 2020 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 roles in The Hateful Eight, Kill Bill, Donnie Brasco or Reservoir Dogs is alive and well.

UPDATE 15/07/2020 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Michael Madsen death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Monday (July 13, 2020), our beloved actor Michael Madsen passed away. Michael Madsen was born on September 25, 1957 in Chicago. 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 62-year-old actor, poet and photographer 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 an actor of Michael Madsen's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (72%) of respondents think those Michael Madsen death rumors are not funny anymore.

Michael Madsen Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Tuesday (July 14) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Michael Madsen 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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