“Philip Seymour Hoffman dead 2014” : Actor killed by internet death hoax By Jessica SimpsonWashingtonLast updated on February 2, 2014 TranslationsFrançaisEspañolDeutschItalianoPortuguês中文 Tweeter
Philip Seymour Hoffman is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN » See more news, pictures and video. Hot news LOVE JANUARY 29, 2014 Philip Seymour Hoffman Engaged? HOT FEBRUARY 1, 2014 Philip Seymour Hoffman Named Sexiest Actor Alive News of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the January 2014 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actor best known for his roles in The Master, Mission: Impossible III or Capote is alive and well.
UPDATE 02/02/2014 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Philip Seymour Hoffman death hoax spreads on Facebook
Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Friday after a ‘R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American actor’s passing: “At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (January 31, 2014), our beloved actor Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away. Philip Seymour Hoffman was born on July 23, 1967 in Fairport. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.” Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 46-year-old actor and director was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Philip Seymour Hoffman's stature would be major news across networks. A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (71%) of respondents think those Philip Seymour Hoffman death rumors are not funny anymore. Philip Seymour Hoffman Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’
On Saturday (February 01) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Philip Seymour Hoffman is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe. © 2014 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).
He’s dead. It isn’t a hoax.