Overview
- Galilea Montijo denied on air in Televisa’s HOY that she announced Leticia Calderón’s death, calling the viral clip an AI‑manipulated deepfake.
- Leticia Calderón confirmed on Instagram that she is alive, writing “vivita y coleando,” which quelled the rumor among fans.
- HOY’s production said Calderón contacted the program to confirm she was fine, after the clip alarmed family and friends who sought to verify the report.
- Reports noted visible editing flaws in the video, including desynchronized lip movements and irregular facial expressions, yet it spread rapidly on TikTok and X.
- Coverage underscores expert warnings about the growing accessibility of deepfakes and urges verification, with no identified creator or reported platform takedowns.