* A supposed date of death
* Emotional language about the person’s legacy
At first glance, such an image can look official.
But appearances can be deceptive.
Anyone with basic image-editing software can create a memorial graphic.
A photograph can be downloaded, edited, and combined with dramatic text in a matter of minutes.
The finished image may look professional without having any connection to a legitimate news organization, family representative, or official announcement.
That’s why an image alone cannot establish that a celebrity has died.
The question should always be:
**Who confirmed this?**
If the answer is unclear, the claim should be treated cautiously.
## Why “Check the Comments” Is a Warning Sign
Another familiar feature of viral posts is the instruction to look somewhere else for the supposed details.
“Full story in the comments.”
