This Is How Comedian Steve Harvey Reacted to the RIP Harvey Hoax on Twitter
Rumors of Steve Harvey's death resurfaced on Twitter in June when the hashtag #RIPHarvey began trending. However, the rumors were quickly debunked, and it was revealed that the hashtag was actually referring to the death of a Kentucky radio regular named Harvey Doyle.
Steve Harvey himself took to Twitter on July 18th to address the rumors, tweeting, "I'm not dead! I'm still here, making people laugh." He also thanked his fans for their support and for clearing up the confusion.
Several social media users quickly gathered under his tweet and thanked him for clearing up the confusion. One user tweeted, "Thank you for clarifying! I was so worried when I saw the hashtag trending." Another user tweeted, "I'm glad you're okay! I was about to have a heart attack."
The RIP Harvey hoax is a reminder of the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media.
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