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Jaden Smith is NOT dead after vile hoax 'suicide' video goes viral on Facebook



Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a vile death hoax online following a prank that left many fans concerned for his safety.
The son of action hero Will Smith has been the subject of cruel rumours that he has committed suicide, with a 'video' being uploaded to Facebook which claimed to feature him saying goodbye to his famous dad.
The hoax - which involves getting permission to post on the user's page on the social media site - has been spread by people noticing it on their newsfeed as more and more people click on the fake link.
Jaden Smith and Willow Smith at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit
Jaden Smith and Willow Smith at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit
The spam apps lured many users in, but Jaden - who is yet to respond to the rumours - is alive and well four years after a similarly cruel prank.
As well as recently appearing alongside his dad Will on the red carpet for comic book blockbuster Suicide Squad, he is working on an upcoming Netflix show of his own.
Will Smith attends the 'Suicide Squad' world premiere at The Beacon Theatre on August 1, 2016 in New York City
Jaden was spotted with dad Will earlier this month
It comes weeks after fans of School of Rock star Jack Black were shocked by rumours of his own demise  when Tenacious D's account was hacked.
After a tortuous few hours for fans the "announcement" that the singer and actor had passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning proved all to be a hoax, when the hacker admitted the actor, 46, is still alive: "Calm down guys! It's just a prank bro, look there's the camera...
Jack Black
Jack Black has also been the victim of a hoax
"The Legend is still alive, it is ok guys :)"
After admitting it was a joke the hacker appeared to out himself, retweeting a message from the account @Ruthless claiming: "RT if I fooled you all!! XDDDD"
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