Dennis Rodman Shuts Down Viral Death Hoax: “Alive and Well”

Julie Anne L.
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On April 1, 2025, a false rumor about Dennis Rodman’s death swept across social media. By the next morning, the NBA Hall of Famer had personally shut it down. Posting to Facebook, the former Chicago Bulls star wrote simply: “Yesss Sirr Alive and Well.”

Dennis Rodman
Photo via DENNIS RODMAN (@dennisrodman) • Instagram

His post followed a wave of online misinformation claiming he died in an “autoerotic asphyxiation accident.” The hoax was widely circulated by parody accounts and clickbait sites on X and Facebook, making “Dennis Rodman dead” one of the day’s most searched topics on Google.

The Hoax Timeline

  • Rumor start: Early April 1, 2025
  • Viral impact: Became a trending topic online
  • Rodman’s response: Facebook post on April 1 debunking the claim

Users online quickly reacted to the post with relief and anger:

  • “Glad you’re alive and well—death is not a joke.”
  • “I was just about to put in my bereavement days. I love you.”
  • “Internet trolls take it too far these days.”

A Look Back at Rodman’s Career

Dennis Rodman, now 63, is one of the most distinctive personalities in sports history. Known for his defensive skill and rebounding dominance, he was:

  • A five-time NBA champion
  • A two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year
  • Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011

Rodman played for the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Lakers, and Mavericks. Off the court, he remained in the public eye through:

  • Professional wrestling appearances
  • Reality TV shows like Celebrity Mole, Celebrity Big Brother, and Love Island
  • A stint as a Celebrity Championship Wrestling winner

Rodman’s quick and casual debunking of the death hoax reminds fans not to believe everything that trends. As April Fools’ Day pranks go, this one hit a nerve—and many felt it crossed the line.

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