Tony Hawk is dead. At least that's what the internet is saying. However, the professional skateboarder didn't die. He's just the victim of a car crash internet death hoax. Tony Hawk is just fine.
A report appeared this week saying that Hawk died in a car crash. Global Associated News, or Local Team News 9, said that Hawk died in a single vehicle crash on Route 80 between Morristown and Roswell on November 28. The report says that Hawk lost control of the vehicle and rolled the car, killing him instantly. It then says that memorial service plans will be announced and that he will have a closed casket due to head trauma.
The report is false. Hawk didn't die in a car crash. Since there are so many details to the accident, its easy to believe that its real, but Global Associated News creates fake news reports.
A message at the bottom of the site reads: "FAKE... THIS STORY IS 100% FAKE! this is an entertainment website, and this is a totally fake article based on zero truth and is a complete work of fiction for entertainment purposes!"
Global Associated News allows people to enter a celebrity name into a generator, which then creates a fake news story about their death. Other celebrities have died in the same exact car crash before. Some recent ones include Kobe Byant, Jerry Springer, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller.
The rumor hit Twitter and now fans are mourning and questioning the death of the pro skateboarder.
Some examples of tweets include:
"I can't believe Tony Hawk died."
"Why didnt anyone tell me tony hawk died!?!?!"
"RIP Tony Hawk...smh. Too many people are dying now a days. :/"
"I really hope Tony Hawk didn't die... It just won't feel right playing the video game of a dead man."
Hawk hasn't made too many headlines lately and the last time he tweeted was 18 hours ago as of now, when he posted a photo of his son. These factors might make people believe that he could have actually died in a car crash, but don't worry skateboarding fans. He's alive and well.
Some other celebrities who became victims of a death hoax in recent months include actor Vin Diesel, musician Skrillex, Rapper Lil Wayne, Actor Vince Vaughn, Tom Kenny, the voice behind SpongeBob Squarepants, country singer Taylor Swift, legendary actor Morgan Freeman, Comedian Bill Cosby, Alfonso Ribeiro aka Carlton from the Fresh Prince, and Bill Nye the Science Guy. All of these celebrities are just fine.
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