{"id":25856,"date":"2025-11-11T09:21:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/?p=25856"},"modified":"2025-11-11T09:21:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:21:28","slug":"facebook-user-claim-will-smith-dead-at-56-false","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/facebook-user-claim-will-smith-dead-at-56-false\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook user claim Will Smith dead at 56, false"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Claim: A Facebook user shared<\/a> a post claiming Will Smith has died at the age of 56.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Verdict: False. No credible news outlet (international or local) has reported the alleged demise of popular American actor Will Smith. Moreover, no public announcement has been made on his social media handles, which he actively uses.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Facebook user, Cuddle Babies<\/a>, shared an article<\/a> claiming that popular American actor Will Smith has passed on at the age of 56. The article, published by Nikimedia, stated that Jaden Smith, the 27-year-old son of the actor, announced his father\u2019s demise via a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy father was more than an actor. He was my best friend, my mentor, and the person who taught me how to face the world with courage. Today, my heart is shattered,\u201d the article quoted Jaden’s alleged statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will has acted in numerous blockbuster and box office movies, including Aladdin, Suicide Squad, Men in Black, and Bad Boys for Life, as well as The Pursuit of Happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, the post has attracted 459 likes, 116 comments, and 11 shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the post, other Facebook users provided diverse replies, with some believing it and others dismissing it as false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, no, no, someone should tell me what is happening here, please,\u201d Beshel Christiana commented in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJesus Christ, is it true? Waoooo RIP,\u201d Miles Beck <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHas passed on?\u201d Oliver Kyumuhendo asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, no, no\u2026People he is not dead, Read the content and understand it well,\u201d Diana Naris commented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the sensitivity of the post and its potential to go viral, DUBAWA decided to verify the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DUBAWA conducted a keyword search to see if any local or international news outlets have reported the alleged death of the popular American actor. We found no report on the actor\u2019s death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We further checked Will\u2019s social media handles, including X<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a>, but found no official announcement or any post that suggests or corroborates the Facebook user\u2019s claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We noticed that Nikamedia<\/a> published the article reporting Will\u2019s death on Nov. 1, 2025. However, the American actor shared an Instagram<\/a> post on the same day, Nov. 1, 2025, and a Facebook<\/a> post on Nov. 3, 2025, extending birthday wishes to his daughter and promoting an upcoming movie, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also checked his son, Jaden\u2019s, X<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> handles, but found no posts or statements concerning Will\u2019s alleged death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The claim is false. No reputable news outlet or social media post by the actor or his son announced the alleged death.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Claim: A Facebook user shared a post claiming Will Smith has died at the age of 56. Verdict: False. No credible news outlet (international or local) has reported the alleged demise of popular American actor Will Smith. Moreover, no public announcement has been made on his social media handles, which he actively uses.\u00a0 Full Text A Facebook user, Cuddle Babies, shared an article claiming that popular American actor Will Smith has passed on at the age of 56. The article, published by Nikimedia, stated that Jaden Smith, the 27-year-old son of the actor, announced his father\u2019s demise via a statement. \u201cMy father was more than an actor. He was my best friend, my mentor, and the person who taught me how to face the world with courage. Today, my heart is shattered,\u201d the article quoted Jaden’s alleged statement. Will has acted in numerous blockbuster and box office movies, including Aladdin, Suicide Squad, Men in Black, and Bad Boys for Life, as well as The Pursuit of Happiness. As of Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, the post has attracted 459 likes, 116 comments, and 11 shares. In response to the post, other Facebook users provided diverse replies, with some believing it and others dismissing it as false. \u201cNo, no, no, someone should tell me what is happening here, please,\u201d Beshel Christiana commented in disbelief. \u201cJesus Christ, is it true? Waoooo RIP,\u201d Miles Beck  \u201cHas passed on?\u201d Oliver Kyumuhendo asked. \u201cNo, no, no\u2026People he is not dead, Read the content and understand it well,\u201d Diana Naris commented. Due to the sensitivity of the post and its potential to go viral, DUBAWA decided to verify the post. Verification DUBAWA conducted a keyword search to see if any local or international news outlets have reported the alleged death of the popular American actor. We found no report on the actor\u2019s death.  We further checked Will\u2019s social media handles, including X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, but found no official announcement or any post that suggests or corroborates the Facebook user\u2019s claim. We noticed that Nikamedia published the article reporting Will\u2019s death on Nov. 1, 2025. However, the American actor shared an Instagram post on the same day, Nov. 1, 2025, and a Facebook post on Nov. 3, 2025, extending birthday wishes to his daughter and promoting an upcoming movie, respectively.  We also checked his son, Jaden\u2019s, X and Instagram handles, but found no posts or statements concerning Will\u2019s alleged death.  Conclusion The claim is false. 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