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14 Famous People Rumored To Be Alive After They Were Reported Dead

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Many celebrities have been the subjects of rumors or conspiracy theories suggesting they are still alive after being reported dead, often due to false reports, hoaxes, or unverified claims. The question remains: are these celebrities truly alive or have they passed away as officially stated? You decide.

Michael Jackson

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The King of Pop died in 2009 from a drug overdose, but some fans refuse to accept his death and believe that he staged it to escape his troubles or to prepare for a comeback. Some claim that he has been seen in disguise or that his body double was buried instead.

Adolf Hitler

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The Nazi dictator and one of the most evil men in history committed suicide in 1945, but some conspiracy theorists believe that he escaped and lived in hiding in various countries, such as Argentina, Brazil or Japan. Some claim that there is no conclusive evidence of his death or that his body was replaced by a double.

Amelia Earhart

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The pioneering aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean disappeared in 1937 during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Her fate remains a mystery, but some believe that she survived and lived under a different name, or that she was captured by the Japanese.

Elvis Presley

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The King of Rock and Roll is one of the most famous examples of people who are believed to be alive by some fans, despite his official death in 1977. Some claim that he faked his death to escape fame or danger, and that he has been spotted in various places over the years.

Tupac Shakur

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The influential rapper and actor was shot and killed in 1996, but some fans believe that he survived and went into hiding. Some cite alleged clues in his songs, photos or sightings as evidence that he is still alive.

D.B. Cooper

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The mysterious hijacker who parachuted from a plane with $200,000 in ransom money was never caught or identified. Some believe that he survived the 1971 jump and lived a normal life under an alias, or that he died and his body was never found.

Jim Morrison

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The charismatic lead singer of The Doors died in 1971 from a heart attack, but some fans believe that he faked his death to escape fame or legal troubles. Some claim that he moved to Africa or Paris and lived as a poet or a recluse.

Andy Kaufman

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The comedian and actor known for his eccentric and unpredictable performances died in 1984 from lung cancer, but some fans believe that he faked his death as part of a prank or a performance art. Some claim that he has been spotted in various places or that he will reveal himself someday.

Steve Jobs

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The co-founder and CEO of Apple died in 2011 from pancreatic cancer, but some conspiracy theorists believe that he is still alive and hiding somewhere. Some cite alleged photos or videos of him in Egypt, Brazil or India as evidence that he is still alive.

Bruce Lee

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The martial arts legend and actor died in 1973 from a cerebral edema, but some fans believe that he survived and went into hiding. Some claim that he faked his death to escape the Triads (the Hong Kong based organized crime group), who wanted to kill him for revealing their secrets, or that he became a Shaolin monk.

Princess Diana

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The beloved princess and humanitarian died in 1997 from injuries sustained in a car crash in Paris, but some conspiracy theorists believe that she was murdered by the British royal family or other powerful forces. Some claim that she is still alive and living under a new identity, or that she was pregnant with Dodi Fayed’s child at the time of her death.

Jeffrey Epstein

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The financier and convicted sex offender died in 2019 from an apparent suicide in his jail cell, but some conspiracy theorists believe that he was murdered by his powerful associates or that he escaped with the help of his connections. Some claim that he is still alive and hiding in Israel, Argentina or Russia.

Jesse James

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The notorious outlaw, and leader of the James-Younger Gang, died in 1882 from a gunshot wound inflicted by Robert Ford, one of his gang members. However, some historians and descendants believe that he faked his death and lived under various aliases until 1951. Some claim that he was buried in Granbury, Texas, instead of Kearney, Missouri.

Paul Walker

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The actor and star of the Fast and Furious franchise died in 2013 from injuries sustained in a car crash in California, but some conspiracy theorists believe that he faked his death and went into hiding. Some cite alleged photos or videos of him alive or discrepancies in his autopsy report as evidence that he is still alive.

So…. what do you think? Are Jim Morrison, Elvis and Michael Jackson hanging out somewhere playing music and laughing that they escaped the limelight?

And one celebrity rumored to be dead but is alive? Paul McCartney

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The legendary Beatles member is alive and well at 79 years old, but some conspiracy theorists believe that he died in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike and sound-alike. Some claim that there are clues in the Beatles’ songs or album covers that reveal the truth.

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10 Of The Worst Tasting Drinks People Pretend To Like

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