Overview

• False reports of the 87-year-old comedian’s death circulated on X and entertainment sites on July 25, triggering widespread concern among fans.
• Lalo Manzano publicly labeled the rumor a “barbaridad” and urged followers to share his denial to curb further spread of the false news.
• Ariel Manzano used his Facebook account to ask for empathy and to caution users against unverified content about their father’s health.
• Eduardo Manzano continues to work as Arnoldo López in the long-running sitcom ‘Una familia de diez’ and is reported to be in good health.
• The incident highlights challenges of rapid misinformation in the digital age and the need for verification before sharing celebrity news.