Gossip site's 'false' story claiming the Queen is dead sparks ridicule
However, she was well enough to continue light duties just hours before Hollywood Unlocked's story, meaning the decline in her health would have been sudden were the story true.
Hollywood Unlocked also described Elizabeth as having been"found dead," phrasing more at home in a police press release than communications from the palace. The report was mocked by many, with comedian James Jefferson commenting on Instagram:"The Royal Family: 'Damn the Queen died, hit up Jason real quick!' [face with tears emoji]"
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