What’s the Point of Reporting a Death the Star Debunks?
It is with deep regret that I must inform you that so-and-so celebrity has passed away. Let’s look back at their life in pictures. Except…wait a minute…did that celebrity just send out a tweet about enjoying ice cream at the beach? Has social media turned into a tool for ghosts to communicate through? Nope. It’s yet another example of reckless journalism, driven by the pressure to be first instead of being an authentic news source. It’s all about TRPs and getting enough views and likes for posts about celebrities who have just passed away. But of course, they haven’t, as evidenced by their recent posts or statements from their families and friends. Death hoaxes have not been invented recently. In fact, it goes back to decades when famous writer Mark Twain was reported to be dead, only for him to come out and state it himself that he was very much alive. Many famous celebrities have been 'killed' on the news, deceiving viewers who rely on these channels for relia...
