“Ryan Cabrera dead 2026” : Singer killed by internet death hoax

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News of singer Ryan Cabrera’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the January 2026 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the singer best known for his hit song On the Way Down is alive and well.

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Ryan Cabrera death hoax spreads on Facebook

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

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Monday (January 12, 2026), our beloved singer Ryan Cabrera passed away. Ryan Cabrera was born on July 18, 1982 in Dallas. 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 43-year-old singer 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 singer of Ryan Cabrera's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (77%) of respondents think those Ryan Cabrera death rumors are not funny anymore.

Ryan Cabrera Death Hoax Dismissed Since Singer Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Tuesday (January 13) the singer's reps officially confirmed that Ryan Cabrera 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 singer. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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