Kobe Bryant is dead. At least that's what the internet is saying. However, the Lakers basketball player isn't dead. He's just the latest victim of an internet death hoax. Kobe Bryant is just fine.
A report appeared on Sunday saying that Bryant died in a car crash. Global Associated News said that Bryant died in a single vehicle crash on Route 80 between Morristown and Roswell on October 28. The report says that Bryant 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 brain injury.
The report is false. Bryant 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.
However people are starting to believe that Bryant is really dead. The rumor hit twitter and now fans are mourning and questioning the death of the basketball star.
Some examples of tweets include:
"Is it true kobe bryant died?"
"Its crazy...I just heard Kobe Bryant died....smh RIP"
"Kobe Bryant died :o R.I.P"
"R.I.P. to whom I consider the greatest basketball player ever, Kobe Bryant."
Bryant hasn't died, but he did miss a few practices and he may miss a few opening games after straining his right foot.
Some other celebrities who became victims of a death hoax in recent months include 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 have all been victims of death hoaxes within the past few weeks. All of these celebrities are just fine
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