“Taylor Zakhar Perez dead 2026” : Actor killed by internet death hoax

News of actor Taylor Zakhar Perez’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 actor best known for his role in The Kissing Booth is alive and well.

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

Taylor Zakhar Perez death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Wednesday after a ‘R.I.P. Taylor Zakhar Perez’ 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 Taylor Zakhar Perez passed away. Taylor Zakhar Perez was born on December 25, 1991 in Chicago. 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 34-year-old actor 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 Taylor Zakhar Perez's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (67%) of respondents think those Taylor Zakhar Perez death rumors are not funny anymore.

Taylor Zakhar Perez Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Thursday (March 19) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Taylor Zakhar Perez 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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