“Sofia Boutella dead 2024” : Actress killed by internet death hoax
- By Jessica Simpson
- Paris
- Last updated on
Hot news
- International November 4, 2024
- Love November 4, 2024
- Rumor Central November 2024
News of actress Sofia Boutella’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 actress best known for her role in Kingsman: The Secret Service is alive and well.
UPDATE 04/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Sofia Boutella death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the actress’s alleged demise gained traction on Saturday after a ‘R.I.P. Sofia Boutella’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the French actress’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (November 02, 2024), our beloved actress Sofia Boutella passed away. Sofia Boutella was born on April 3, 1982 in Algiers. She 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 actress, dancer and musician 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 an actress of Sofia Boutella's stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 75% still think false Sofia Boutella death rumors are funny.
Sofia Boutella Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actress Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Sunday (November 03) the actress' reps officially confirmed that Sofia Boutella is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She'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 actress. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.
© 2024 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).
Sofia Boutella: Recent News
- Babies November 2, 2024
- Breaking news November 3, 2024
- Buzz November 4, 2024
Celebrity Central