RUMORS about Drew Starkey having died have been sweeping the internet – but the speculation is not true.
The actor, famed for his role in the Simonverse films, is very much alive and well.
Why is ‘Drew Starkey dead’ trending?
Drew Starkey is the latest person to fall foul of a celebrity death hoax, which sweeps the internet from time to time.
The twisted rumor appears to have started after a TikTok user posted a video in December 2022, which insinuated that the actor had passed away.
The clip, which showed a series of images of the actor, with the caption: “That last video is one of my favorites ever of him…genuinely so sad I’ll never meet / know him.”
The overlay text at the beginning of the video reads: “I love you, Drew. But, you are not mine.’
The video quickly racked up more than 30,000 views in a matter of hours as fans misinterpreted the caption and assumed that the video implied Drew was dead.
Word later spread to other social media sites where his ‘death’ began to trend.
Later clarifying his comments in the comments section, the TikTok user who posted the video wrote: “Wait why is everyone thinking he’s dead?! I’m just saying I’ll probably never meet him??”
There is no reason to suspect Starkey is dead – with no official reports confirming this.
Who is Drew Starkey?
Drew Starkey is an American actor from North Carolina.
He was was born in Hickory and attended college at Western Carolina University, where he studied Theatre and English.
He will be familiar to many Netflix fans for his portrayal of Rafe Cameron in the teen drama series Outer Banks.
He has also previously starred in romantic comedy Love, Simon – and also appeared in Netflix’s Ozark and VH1 TV series Scream: Resurrection.
What is Drew Starkey’s Net Worth?
According to various outlets, Drew Starkey’s estimated net worth is reported to be anywhere between $300,000 and $750,000, although an exact number is not known.
His net worth will have accumulated thanks to his on-screen roles and various brand deals.