From Dharmendra to Rajinikanth: Celebrities who were victim to death hoaxes

Dharmendra- Recently, false reports about his death spread widely, forcing his family and industry bodies to issue statements confirming he’s recovering in hospital.

Shah Rukh Khan – A few years ago, fake news claimed SRK had died in a plane crash, which was later debunked by his representatives.

Lata Mangeshkar – Before her actual passing in 2022, the legendary singer was targeted by multiple false death rumours over the years.

Johnny Depp – Social media posts falsely claimed the Hollywood star had died, sparking confusion among fans worldwide. However, the rumours were later refuted by the actor's team. 

Sylvester Stallone – The Rocky actor has faced death hoaxes more than once, with fake obituaries going viral before being publicly denied.

Morgan Freeman – The acclaimed actor has been “killed” by social media hoaxes several times, to the point that his team had to release official clarifications.

Jackie Chan – Multiple false reports have claimed the martial arts legend died during stunts or accidents, all of which were later proven fake.