Owen Wilson is reported to have died shortly after a snowboard accident earlier today," read one of the stories.But the claim is "absolutely false," Wilson's rep told the Daily News.The exact same article was written about Murphy and – guess what – he's fine, too.Both actors are alive and well, despite death hoaxes crafted Wednesday to make fans think otherwise.Like the Charlie Sheen prank launched just after Christmas, a faux news organization called Global Associated News spread false reports claiming the stars had died in tragic accidents.GAN's distubring pranks aren't new, but the site has upped its output in the last week – which could ultimately work against them.While the misinformation is usually spread quickly through social networking sites like Twitter, the rapid succession of the reports during the last few days is making many realize that they're nothing but vile jokes.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Owen Wilson Death
Is this really Owen Wilson's death? No it is not. Unfortunately the rumors of Owen Wilson's death has been a hoax made from a emerging company called Global Associated New.
Owen Wilson is reported to have died shortly after a snowboard accident earlier today," read one of the stories.But the claim is "absolutely false," Wilson's rep told the Daily News.The exact same article was written about Murphy and – guess what – he's fine, too.Both actors are alive and well, despite death hoaxes crafted Wednesday to make fans think otherwise.Like the Charlie Sheen prank launched just after Christmas, a faux news organization called Global Associated News spread false reports claiming the stars had died in tragic accidents.GAN's distubring pranks aren't new, but the site has upped its output in the last week – which could ultimately work against them.While the misinformation is usually spread quickly through social networking sites like Twitter, the rapid succession of the reports during the last few days is making many realize that they're nothing but vile jokes.
Owen Wilson is reported to have died shortly after a snowboard accident earlier today," read one of the stories.But the claim is "absolutely false," Wilson's rep told the Daily News.The exact same article was written about Murphy and – guess what – he's fine, too.Both actors are alive and well, despite death hoaxes crafted Wednesday to make fans think otherwise.Like the Charlie Sheen prank launched just after Christmas, a faux news organization called Global Associated News spread false reports claiming the stars had died in tragic accidents.GAN's distubring pranks aren't new, but the site has upped its output in the last week – which could ultimately work against them.While the misinformation is usually spread quickly through social networking sites like Twitter, the rapid succession of the reports during the last few days is making many realize that they're nothing but vile jokes.
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