Blake Shelton is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the country singer didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax.
A report popped up this week saying that Shelton died in a car crash. Global Associated News said that Shelton died in a single vehicle crash on Route 80 between Morristown and Roswell on February 9. The report says that Shelton 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 his severe head trauma.
The report is false. Shelton didn't die in a car crash. Since there are so many details to the accident, it's 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. Singer Jesse McCartney, TV host Jerry Springer, basketball star Kobe Bryant and several others were killed in a car crash between Roswell and Morristown.
If that wasn't enough proof, Blake Shelton has tweeted several times since the false report was posted.
Despite the report being false, fans are starting to believe the rumor. Several took to Twitter to question and mourn the loss of Shelton. Some examples of tweets include:
" Is it true Blake Shelton died in a car accident today?...."
"@blakeshelton have you seen the news stories online stating you died in a car accident? Wtf?"
" I pray that it is a hoax that @blakeshelton died! He is the ONLY famous person I care about!! #tear!"
" RIP Blake Shelton You Will Be Missed!!"
Internet death hoaxes have become a trend in the past few months.
Some other celebrities who became victims of a death hoax in recent months include "The Big Bang Theory actory Jim Parsons, actress Megan Fox, wrestler John Cena, singer Bruno Mars, 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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