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rod
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“Betty White dead 2019” : Actress killed by internet death hoax
- By Jessica Simpson
- Washington
- Last updated on November 10, 2019
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Betty White is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax
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Betty White death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the actress’s alleged demise gained traction on Friday after a ‘R.I.P. Betty White’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American actress’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (November 08, 2019), our beloved actress Betty White passed away. Betty White was born on January 17, 1922 in Oak Park. 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 97-year-old actress 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 actress of Betty White's stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (94%) of respondents think those Betty White death rumors are not funny anymore.
Betty White Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actress Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Saturday (November 09) the actress' reps officially confirmed that Betty White 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.
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rod
Retired 23 years
she was born Jan.17, 1922
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
rod
Retired 23 years
There are still a couple of them. I've got a lot of life left in me-grandma liver to 102. At that rate I still have time to put in another 30 at UPS,,,,,,,,
rod
Retired 23 years
Clint as 18 years on me.
rod
Retired 23 years
Never did care for him.
Old Man Jingles
Rat out of a cage
rod
Retired 23 years
Sandler's brand of comedy sucks
moreluck
golden ticket member
White or wheat??
Old Man Jingles
Rat out of a cage
Poor Old Doggie, Dead and Gone
Left Me Here to Sing This Song
Poor Old Cooper, Dead and Gone
Another Death in California in the Delivery of Crystal
A couple in California is blaming a delivery driver for the death of their dog.
They say a large box containing crystal was thrown over their fence and into their Venice courtyard on Saturday where Cooper was sunbathing.
Left Me Here to Sing This Song
Poor Old Cooper, Dead and Gone
Another Death in California in the Delivery of Crystal
A couple in California is blaming a delivery driver for the death of their dog.
They say a large box containing crystal was thrown over their fence and into their Venice courtyard on Saturday where Cooper was sunbathing.
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
Old Man Jingles
Rat out of a cage
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
Like it ,, he lives it !!!
Lol
Lol
Old Man Jingles
Rat out of a cage
That's tough!
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