Overview
- The false post originated from a Cowboys fan page called Star Nation on Dec. 20 and claimed she died in a 'tragic domestic violence incident.'
- The hoax used obituary-style elements including a black‑and‑white photo, '1980–2025,' an incorrect age of 40, and a claim about a 5‑year‑old child.
- Slater confirmed she was alive on Dec. 21 with a joking reply on X, writing that she would 'wrap myself in bubble wrap until NYE.'
- She worked that weekend at AT&T Stadium covering the Cowboys, providing direct, on-air proof the report was false.
- Coverage places the episode in a wider trend of Facebook hoaxes targeting public figures, with critics citing weak guardrails and monetization incentives; reports indicate the Star Nation post remained accessible.