The actor’s Facebook page with the name “R.I.P. Mario Lopez” acquired close to one million “likes,” which fueled suspicions about his alleged death on Friday.
A reliable description of the American actor’s demise was given on the “About” page:
“Our beloved actor Mario Lopez died away on Friday, January 20, 2023, about 11 a.m. ET. Mario Lopez was born in San Diego on October 10, 1973.
He will not be forgotten, despite being missed. To show your empathy and condolences, leave a comment on this page and like it.
Many of the outstanding actor and television host’s hundreds of fans immediately sent sympathy messages on the Facebook page after hearing the news of his departure.
As usual, the death hoax sent the Twittersphere into a frenzy.
Although some of the followers were naive and believed the message, others quickly questioned the validity of the claim, maybe having learned their lesson from the countless false celebrity death rumors that have arisen in recent months.
Some individuals pointed out that the news had not been reported on any major American networks, implying that it was a false claim since the death of an actor of Mario Lopez’s renown would be significant news across networks.
