Is ‘1883’ Star Sam Elliott Dead At 78? New Death Hoax
Has 1883 star Sam Elliott been confirmed dead at the age of 78 or is he the latest victim of a celebrity death hoax?
Fans of the Yellowstone prequel and Netflix’s The Ranch were terrified when headlines started making rounds that actor Sam Elliott may have passed away.
What’s the true story? Keep reading for the scoop.
Is 1883 Star Sam Elliott Dead At 78?
According to a report from SportsKeeda, a report is making rounds on Facebook claiming that Sam Elliott has been confirmed dead. Here’s exactly what the reports are saying:
At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (August 04, 2023), our beloved actor Sam Elliott passed away. Sam Elliott was born on August 9, 1944 in Sacramento. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.
These random reports do not include any information about how the actor allegedly passed away. Moreover, the reports do not include any information about a credible source confirming his death.
For the sake of the actor’s fans, this is good news as it means the actor is still alive. Unfortunately, however, it does mean these Facebook pages have killed Sam Elliott off in a death hoax with the hopes of growing their following.
Helping the death hoax grow legs, there was a man named Sam Elliott who passed away in Carrollton, Missouri over this past weekend. This Sam, however, was 75 at the time of his passing.
The Actor Is No Stranger To Death Hoaxes
Per SportsKeeda’s report, Sam Elliott is no stranger to celebrity death hoaxes as he’s been killed off by several over the past few years. One death hoax was so elaborate that a video claiming to be connected to his memorial service made rounds on social media.
This latest death hoax comes just days before the actor’s 79th birthday. Fortunately, SportsKeeda gave his fans peace of mind. How? By reporting a representative of Sam confirmed he was very much still alive.
What’s the Deal with This Sam Elliott Death Hoax?
It is always unstartling to hear about someone who may have died. This was an experience that Sam Elliott recently had, when his name was thrown around as part of a death hoax. The good news is that he is alive and well.— Jane Gump (@SixtiesMom) July 26, 2023
Sam Elliott Joins String Of Recent Death Hoaxes
As TV Shows Ace has reported, there have been a pretty large string of celebrity death hoaxes lately. Larry The Cable Guy, Abby Lee Miller, Simon Cowell, and Celine Dion have all been falsely reported dead in the past couple of weeks. According to Country Music Alley, Dolly Parton was even the victim of a celebrity death hoax recently.
Given his age, it wasn’t too hard for some of his fans to believe Sam Elliott was dead. Fortunately, the actor is very much alive. But, that isn’t the only good news. His IMDb reveals he is still hard at work with several credits dated for this year. Moreover, he has an acting credit listed as “upcoming” and in “post-production” slated for release in 2025.
Are you relieved to know Sam Elliott was simply killed in a death hoax? Why do you think so many celebrity death hoaxes are popping up right now? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below. And, keep coming back for more TV news.
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I AM NOW 83 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE BEEN WATCHING SAM FOR MANY, MANY YEARS. IN MY OPINION HE IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST ACTORS AROUND. IWANT TO WISH HIM MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS AND I HOPE HE CAN KEEP ACTING FOR EVER……………….HE IS GREAT IN EVERYTHING HE DOES…………GIVE UM HELL SAM……KENNEDY HARRIS, WILLIS, TEXAS