STEVEN Seagal is a popular actor and martial artist, known for appearing in films like On Deadly Ground.
In a recent death hoax, rumours circulated that he had passed away. But he is alive and well.
Who is Steven Seagal?
Steven Frederic Seagal born in April 10, 1952 is an American action film star, producer and martial artist.
He has been credited in more than 50 different shows including – including On Deadly Ground, Above The Law and Exit Wounds.
He has also produced dozens of different movies and TV series.
Steven currently lives in Russia.
He was granted Russian citizenship in November 2016.
In August 2018, Russia‘s foreign ministry gave him the job of being a “special representative for Russian-US humanitarian ties.”
The position is an unpaid one.
Why is ‘Steven Seagal dead’ trending?
Steven has been the latest celebrity to be a victim of an online death hoax.
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A user shared false claims on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was shot.
While many fans believed this theory to be true, there are no official reports about the incident taking place.
Steven is believed to be well and alive and the claims are false rumors.
What is a celebrity death hoax?
A death hoax is a deliberate report of someone’s death that is later proven to be untrue.
On very rare occasions, it might be because the person has intentionally faked their own death.
Thanks to the internet and social media, celebrity death hoaxes have become commonplace.
New rumors spread nearly every day of a celebrity’s untimely passing.
It’s easier than ever to go viral with fake news about a famous person’s death.
Even one unverified post or comment on social media can be shared and circulated online for millions to see – and believe.