Lupita Nyongo
News of actress Lupita Nyong’o 's death
spread quickly earlier this week causing
concern among fans across the world.
However the October 2014 report has now
been confirmed as a complete hoax and just
the latest in a string of fake celebrity death
reports. Thankfully, the actress best known for
her role in 12 Years a Slave is alive and well.
Lupita Nyong’o death hoax spreads on
Facebook
Rumors of the actress's alleged demise gained
traction on Saturday after a 'R.I.P. Lupita
Nyong’o ' Facebook page attracted nearly one
million of 'likes'. Those who read the 'About'
page were given a believable account of the
Kenyan actress's passing:
"At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday
(October 11, 2014), our beloved actress
Lupita Nyong’o passed away. Lupita
Nyong’o was born on December 13, 1983
in Mexico City. 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 30-year-old actress 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 Kenyan network,
indicating that it was a fake report, as the
death of an actress of Lupita Nyong’o’s
stature would be major news across networks.
A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post
shows that 83% still think false Lupita
Nyong’o death rumors are funny.
Lupita Nyong’o Death Hoax Dismissed Since
Actress Is 'Alive And Well'
On Sunday (October 12) the actress’ reps
officially confirmed that Lupita Nyong’o 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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