Fake news comes for everyone, especially 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.
Ailing former President Jimmy Carter fell victim to the death hoax in recent days. A letter claiming to be from "the office of Jimmy Carter" announcing his death began to circulate the internet on July 23, but was quickly proven to be a fake. The supposed statement gave itself away by including a paragraph that criticized policies Carter implemented while he was president. Carter's family confirmed that he is still hanging on and receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he has been since 2023. Carter is 99 years old and his health has been declining since the death of his wife, Rosalynn Carter, in November 2023.
Click on to meet the other celebs and public figures who were falsely reported dead.