CNN shared an article and video titled "Remembering the life of actor Michael J. Fox" on April 8, even though the beloved actor is very much alive, as confirmed by his representative to TMZ. The news report was shared the day after Fox made a surprise appearance at PaleyFest LA for the wrap-up party of season 3 of the comedy series 'Shrinking,' on which he guest starred this year.
Both the video and the article have since been taken down, and CNN issued an apology to Michael J. Fox and his family for the error.
Indeed, fake news comes in all shapes and forms, especially when it involves the rich and famous. It seems like every day there's another fake story about a celebrity or public figure. However, false rumors take on new weight when it comes to celebrity deaths. Many celebs have been reported dead when, in reality, they're alive and breathing.
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