“Scott Evans dead 2026” : Actor killed by internet death hoax

News of actor Scott Evans’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the March 2026 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the 42-year-old actor is alive and well.

UPDATE 20/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Scott Evans death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Wednesday after a ‘R.I.P. Scott Evans’ 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 Wednesday (March 18, 2026), our beloved actor Scott Evans passed away. Scott Evans was born on September 21, 1983 in Sudbury. 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 42-year-old actor and producer 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 Scott Evans' stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 60% still think false Scott Evans death rumors are funny.

Scott Evans Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Thursday (March 19) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Scott Evans 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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