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Óscar Burgos Refutes Viral Death Rumors After Prank Photo Leaks

The comedian says a black-and-white image from a private Día de los Inocentes joke was misread as an obituary.

Overview

  • Burgos posted on Instagram on January 4 to deny reports of his death and to reassure followers that he is fine.
  • He explained the image originated on December 28 as a friends-only joke by Fernando Lozano tied to Día de los Inocentes.
  • The black-and-white format and farewell-style captions led many users to interpret the post as a death notice.
  • After the private image leaked to public accounts on Instagram and X, it spread quickly as fans sought official confirmation.
  • Reactions shifted from alarm to relief once Burgos clarified the context, with some users criticizing unverified sharing.