Fake Letter Announcing Jimmy Carter's Death Sparks Online Confusion

Hoax aimed to highlight gullibility towards sensationalist news spreads quickly on social media.

Former President Jimmy Carter is alive, despite a viral fake letter claiming his death.
The letter was created as an experiment to demonstrate the spread of sensationalist headlines.
Prominent figures, including Sen. Mike Lee and Laura Loomer, were duped by the hoax.
The Carter Center confirmed there has been no change in Carter's status, who remains in hospice care.
The hoax underscores the importance of fact-checking and media literacy in the digital age.