Billy Crawford Death Hoax: What's Really Going On? (2024 Update)

Has social media become a breeding ground for misinformation? The recent deluge of fake news surrounding the supposed death of Filipino actor and singer Billy Crawford underscores the disturbing trend of online death hoaxes and their potential to inflict emotional distress.

At the beginning of November, social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok were flooded with videos falsely claiming that Billy Crawford had passed away. These rumors spread like wildfire, causing panic among fans and prompting a swift and decisive response from Crawford's wife, actress Coleen Garcia. In a Facebook post, Garcia vehemently denied the claims, urging people to "stop spreading fake news that Billy Crawford is dead." She further questioned the audacity of those who could disseminate such false information, especially considering Crawford's active presence in their lives with their son, Amari. The origin of the hoax appears to stem from a Facebook video uploaded on October 31, bearing the ominous text "Rest in Peace." This claim gained traction and was further fueled by misinterpretations linking Crawford's weight loss, achieved through lifestyle changes, to alleged illnesses.