Legendary Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee has taken to social media to denounce false information circulating about him, emphatically asserting that he is “alive and well”.
An outraged response to fake news
In a direct message posted on his social networks, Mikkey Dee expressed his indignation at these false rumors, sharing a screenshot of one of the publications in question. “I am alive and well, although furious as ever!” he wrote, before adding: “How can you fall so low? Spreading rumors about my death is unacceptable and potentially dangerous.” Angry, he encouraged his fans to actively report pages that spread this misinformation, hoping to raise awareness of the importance of verifying sources and countering these practices.
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A worrying increase in rumors on social networks
This phenomenon has become common on Facebook, where pages broadcast false announcements of celebrity deaths, often created by artificial intelligence or for purely financial purposes. These publications aim to generate traffic and advertising revenue, or even lure users into scams or attempts to steal credentials. “Let’s continue to expose these impostors and put pressure on Facebook to address this issue,” added Mikkey Dee.
Rockers victims of unfounded rumors
Mikkey Dee is not the only musician to recently fall victim to this false information. This month, similar rumors falsely announced the deaths or hospitalizations of iconic rock figures, such as former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, as well as the widely shared fictional “obituaries” of David Gilmour and Bill Bruford. on other platforms. This alarming phenomenon highlights the need to step back from unverified information and promote fact-checking.
