Fact Check: Viral messages of Dwayne Johnson’s death are FAKE, here’s the truth!

The latest target of death hoax is Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as ‘The Rock.’ The news of his death is doing rounds on social media and most of the people are falling into the prey.

The report also imitated the logo of BBC which made more people believe in it. Fans of the actor were shocked and posted tweets online.

The death hoax started with a report shared online. The headline read, “BBC: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Dies at 47 after a terrible stunt attempted failed.” People behind this false news also used the legitimate logo of the BBC to make it look authentic. Soon netizens started sharing the link on their social media profiles, with the rumor only going stronger.

Check out the fake death hoax:

Why am I seeing that @TheRock is dead ?!? I hope not? can someone confirm this man is still breathing ??? pic.twitter.com/9cMXw8GB7R

— Jess? (@jlouise17x) November 13, 2019

Can anyone confirm this isn’t true please before this gets out of hand. Stay safe rock pic.twitter.com/b1iJ9uDcSI

— Hoodneck (@SemperFried) November 13, 2019

Some of them considered the news to be true. Here’s the post 

RIP @TheRock

You will be missed#RIP #TheRock #Rock @THR pic.twitter.com/RWXMNXgaT8

— Shaikat93 (@Shaikat931) November 14, 2019

Rip Dwayne Johnson

— Sethlog (@Sethlog1) November 15, 2019

The actor did not address the cruel joke played on him but he shared the first look of his upcoming DC movie Black Adam. Which itself proves that The Rock is alive.

Here’s the recent post:

 

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The Man in Black ⚡️ Like most kids growing up, I dreamed about being a superhero. Having cool superpowers, fighting for what’s right and always protecting the people. It all changed for me, when I was 10yrs old and was first introduced to the greatest superhero of all time – SUPERMAN. As a kid, Superman was the hero I always wanted to be. But, a few years into my fantasy, I realized that Superman was the hero, I could never be. I was too rebellious. Too rambunctious. Too resistant to convention and authority. Despite my troubles, I was still a good kid with a good heart – I just liked to do things my way. Now, years later as a man, with the same DNA I had as a kid – my superhero dreams have come true. I’m honored to join the iconic #DCUniverse and it’s a true pleasure to become, BLACK ADAM. BLACK ADAM is blessed by magic with the powers equal to SUPERMAN, but the difference is he doesn’t toe the mark or walk the line. He’s a rebellious, one of a kind superhero, who’ll always do what’s right for the people – but he does it his way. Truth and justice – the BLACK ADAM way. This role is unlike any other I’ve ever played in my career and I’m grateful to the bone we’ll all go on this journey together. BLACK ADAM 12.22.21 ⚡️ Huge thank you to my friends, @jimlee and @bosslogic for this first time ever bad ass collaboration.

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Nov 14, 2019 at 9:06am PST

However, this is not the first time the WWE star has been targeted by notorious outlets for his death news. News of his death came in the year 2011 and 2014 too. Back in 2014, it was a similar report which stated he passed away while shooting for a stunt. He had addressed the news and told his fans that he is fine. This time, however, The Rock is letting his upcoming project speak for himself.

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