“Michel Courtemanche dead 2024” : ‘Un nouveau comique est né !’ author killed by internet death hoax
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News of comedian Michel Courtemanche’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the November 2024 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 Les nouvelles aventures de Courtemanche and Un nouveau comique est né ! is alive and well.
UPDATE 05/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Michel Courtemanche death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the comedian’s alleged demise gained traction on Sunday after a ‘R.I.P. Michel Courtemanche’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Canadian comedian’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (November 03, 2024), our beloved comedian Michel Courtemanche passed away. Michel Courtemanche was born on December 11, 1964 in Laval. 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 59-year-old comedian 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 a comedian of Michel Courtemanche's stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (71%) of respondents think those Michel Courtemanche death rumors are not funny anymore.
Michel Courtemanche Death Hoax Dismissed Since Comedian Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Monday (November 04) the comedian's reps officially confirmed that Michel Courtemanche 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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