“Zubin Mehta dead 2024” : Conductor killed by internet death hoax

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News of conductor Zubin Mehta’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the December 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the 88-year-old conductor is alive and well.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Zubin Mehta death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the conductor’s alleged demise gained traction on Friday after a ‘R.I.P. Zubin Mehta’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Indian conductor’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (December 20, 2024), our beloved conductor Zubin Mehta passed away. Zubin Mehta was born on April 29, 1936 in Mumbai. 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 conductor 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 Indian network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a conductor of Zubin Mehta's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 85% still think false Zubin Mehta death rumors are funny.

Zubin Mehta Death Hoax Dismissed Since Conductor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Saturday (December 21) the conductor's reps officially confirmed that Zubin Mehta 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 conductor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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