“Michaël Youn dead 2024” : Comedian killed by internet death hoax

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News of comedian Michaël Youn’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the April 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the former host of ‘Le Morning Live’ is alive and well.

UPDATE 20/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Michaël Youn death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (April 18, 2024), our beloved comedian Michaël Youn passed away. Michaël Youn was born on December 2, 1973 in Suresnes. 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 comedian, actor, singer and television host 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 French network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a comedian of Michaël Youn's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (85%) of respondents think those Michaël Youn death rumors are not funny anymore.

Michaël Youn Death Hoax Dismissed Since Comedian Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Friday (April 19) the comedian's reps officially confirmed that Michaël Youn 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 comedian. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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