JAMIE FOXX is a well-liked actor who enjoys the adoration of millions of people worldwide.
So you can imagine their shock when online reports that the actor had passed away began to circulate.
Is Jamie Foxx Dead?
On September 18, 2022 a Facebook post said “Jamie Foxx had been shot dead”.
The news surprised fans all over the world, who started posting tributes to the actor right afterwards.
“Our beloved actor Jamie Foxx passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, about 11 am ET,” the tweet stated.
“Jamie Foxx was born on December 13, 1967 in Terrell. He will be missed but not forgotten.
“Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Where did the rumors start?
The clickbait post with the headline “Jamie has died” sparked the rumours.
The precise origin of this bogus post is not known, though.
This kind of vicious rumour frequently arises when certain social media users post fabricated information or altered images in an effort to increase engagement.
Sadly, this causes false information to circulate on the network.
If users notice this post on Facebook or Twitter, they are urged to report it.
Jamie’s agent formally declared that the actor is alive and well on September 19, 2022.
They confirmed it was an internet death hoax.
Writing on Jamie’s official page they said: “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax.
Jamie has a whole host of movies in post-production in 2022.
