American television presenter, comedian, and actor Steve Harvey has recently been the subject of rumors about his well-being. Fans have circulated sad news about the personality today, raising concerns about Steve Harvey.
Since early 2024, false speculations claiming that the comedian has passed away in a tragic accident have surfaced in several social media posts. The sad news has spread among fans, making Steve Harvey a trending topic.
Moreover, the rumors implied that the comedian had passed away in a car crash or a plane accident. YouTube videos and paid advertisements also featured the news, creating confusion among his fanbase.
Hollywood Reports Very Sad News About Steve Harvey, He Is Confirmed As…See more#SteveHowey #SteveHarvey #RIP #restinpeace#comedian pic.twitter.com/fJT4q6OZaC
— Kathleen connor (@Kathleenco7530) October 21, 2024
However, such speculations are part of a long-running series of false claims online. The series originally started on October 17, 2024, when a Facebook user posted a picture of the comedian with the caption, “Breaking sad news today: Steve Harvey passed on in a car accident. R.I.P.“
In a separate post, a user claimed that the comedian had been in an accident but had survived. They urged others to stop falling for the rumors as Harvey was active on social media while news about his demise circulated.
Regardless, the rumors persisted as Harvey’s fans prayed for his well-being due to his critical condition. They described the comedian as a sweet soul who played a massive role in shaping the American T.V. culture.
Further, a fake YouTube video was created with a thumbnail featuring a car crash and pictures of Harvey in a casket. The description mentioned that the comedian was pronounced deceased at the scene, implying that Harvey had passed away.
Steve Harvey addressed the fake news with a sarcastic Twitter post featuring his picture!
When fans realized that the news was false, they began reporting the accounts that posted about Harvey’s passing. However, such efforts were fruitless as they emerged again a few months later.
Further, Harvey’s hoax posts were related to advertisements on Facebook, and all the posts included the same caption: “Steve Harvey Passed Away? ‘Family Fued’ Fans React to Host’s Trending Demise!“
The ads redirect users to download a news app from the Google Play Store to read or view the articles, including News Today, Daily News: Local & Alerts, and Local News: Breaking & Latest. Moreover, the platforms had millions of downloads and positive reviews from people.
Me seeing that Rip Harvey is trending pic.twitter.com/n6UcHpP9JN
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) July 18, 2023
In another case, many confused Harvey for a resident of San Marcos who passed away peacefully at his home following a difficult battle with colon cancer. The deceased shared the same name as the comedian, causing a stir among his fans.
As the rumors increased daily, Harvey had to address them quickly, as they began to hamper his work life and T.V. performance. The comedian responded uniquely and tweeted an image of himself holding a phone while scrolling through social media posts.
Similarly, Harbey wrote, “Me seeing that Rip Harvey is trending,” which was praised by his followers as a positive response to any bizarre hoax. In the comments, fans prayed for his well-being and requested he stay away from such false information.
Additional Information
- Born on January 17, 1957, Steve Harvey began his career as a stand-up comedian and later hosted Showtime at the Apollo and starred in the television sitcom The Steve Harvey Show.
- Steve Harvey follows a vegan diet for health conditions and has presented the reason for his diet on his T.V. program. The comedian suffers from high blood pressure and previously suffered from sleep apnea.
- According to sources, Steve Harvey’s estimated net worth is around $200 million, based on his media career, which includes radio, television, clothing, and books.
