“Ron Paul dead 2024” : Former presidential candidate killed by internet death hoax

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News of scientist Ron Paul’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 presidential candidate is alive and well.

UPDATE 24/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Ron Paul death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Monday (April 22, 2024), our beloved scientist Ron Paul passed away. Ron Paul was born on August 20, 1935 in Pittsburgh. 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 88-year-old scientist, author and 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 scientist of Ron Paul'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 Ron Paul death rumors are not funny anymore.

Ron Paul Death Hoax Dismissed Since Scientist Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Tuesday (April 23) the scientist's reps officially confirmed that Ron Paul 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 scientist. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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