But fortunately, it was revealed shortly thereafter: The report was false. It was a hoax, a so-called death rumor, that had found its way into public perception.
Elfriede Jelinek is Alive: A Sigh of Relief After False Death Rumor - How Misinformation Spreads in the Blink of an Eye!
17-06-2025, 16:41
The news circulated in the late afternoon and was quickly picked up by various media outlets. The internet was abuzz, with many fans and cultural figures expressing shock over the alleged death of the renowned author.
Her representatives quickly and unequivocally confirmed: Elfriede Jelinek is alive and well. The rumors are completely unfounded.
Elfriede Jelinek is one of the most significant voices in German-language literature. She received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004 and is known for her critical and often provocative works. Her texts deal intensively with social grievances, power relations, and gender roles.
Especially with prominent personalities, it often happens that unconfirmed or false reports, particularly about health status or death, are spread. This once again shows how important it is to critically question information circulating online and to wait for confirmation from reliable sources.
The good news of the day remains: Elfriede Jelinek is alive and active. All contrary reports were unfortunately just a false alarm.
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