Bianca Gonzalez alarmed over prevalent death hoaxes on social media

Bianca Gonzalez. Image: Instagram/@iamsuperbianca

Bianca Gonzalez is concerned over the rampant circulation of death hoaxes, reminding the public to be vigilant of what they consume and share on social media.

The TV host spoke about the matter via her X (formerly Twitter) page last Feb. 24, although it was not immediately clear what prompted Gonzalez’s post.

“I don’t understand how there are people who can create edited and fake ‘news’ posts announcing someone has died, when there is no truth to it,” she said.

“Let’s all be vigilant and verify news items with legitimate sources before sharing to our chat groups or reposting,” she appealed.

I don’t understand how there are people who can create edited and fake “news” posts announcing someone has died, when there is no truth to it. Let’s all be vigilant and verify news items with legitimate sources before sharing to our chat groups or reposting.

— Bianca Gonzalez Intal (@iamsuperbianca) February 24, 2025

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Netizens nodded in agreement with Gonzalez, with some describing those who spread death hoaxes as “evil people.” Others also pointed out that some death hoaxes are spread by trolls who are paid to do such.

Image: X/@iamsuperbianca

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Several celebrities had been the subject of death hoaxes on social media in the past years. Among them were Kris Aquino, Ogie Alcasid, Kim Atienza, Gardo Versoza, Rufa Mae Quinto and Pepe Herrera.