Celebrity death hoaxes: Divya Spandana, Heath Streak and others

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News of actress-turned-politician Divya Spandana's death flooded social media on September 6. However, several news outlets debukned the news, saying the Congress leader was alive and on a tour to Switzerland.

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Credit: Instagram/@divyaspandana

Last month, Zimbabwe cricket legend Heath Streak suffered a death hoax. He, however, breathed his last on September 3.

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Fans of rapper Eminem's were in deep shock after a page named 'RIP Eminem' on Facebook claimed that the 15-time Grammy winner has "passed away". A day later, the rapper's team cleared the air and said that Eminem was doing fine.

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Credit: Instagram/@eminem

In June 2023, rumor claiming the demise of 'Marvel' actor Jeremy Renner had fans in a state of distress.

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Credit: Instagram/@jeremyrenner