Why are there so many rumors about Morgan Freeman dying?

On 5 October 2017, a false story announcing actor Morgan Freeman had died at the age of 80 began spreading on Facebook and Twitter: LEGENDARY ACTOR MORGAN FREEMAN DEAD AT AGE 80. Morgan Freeman passed away in his Charleston, Mississippi home early this morning, according to his representatives. read more

Morgan Freeman Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’ On Thursday (June 14) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Morgan Freeman is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. read more

In fact, there is no mention of Freeman dying on April 1 at all. If Morgan Freeman had really died on April 1, 2018, there would have been some statement from his family or official spokesman by now. Not to mention, he’s famous enough that at least one major reputable news source would have covered it! After all, Freeman is a Hollywood celebrity, and even the smallest news about him makes waves in the public domain. read more

Morgan already had two sons, Saifoulaye and Alfonso. Jeanette brought daughter Deena from a previous relationship into the marriage. It’s unknown why they divorced. Perhaps it was Morgan’s career. Perhaps the marriage had run its course. Be that as it may, in 1984 Morgan Freeman married Myrna Colley-Lee, who was a theatre and costume designer. read more