Daryl Dixon is one of the most popular characters on The Walking Dead. So it isn’t surprising that the actor who plays him, Norman Reedus, is the subject of an awful lot of rumors. One of the latest ones making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter claims that Reedus was seriously injured when one of Andrew Lincoln’s (Rick Grimes) props exploded. That is certainly tragic news, but is it true or just another hoax?
A new report by Empire News details the tragic accident, stating:
“A small explosive charge used to simulate gunfire went off inside co-star Andrew Lincoln’s backpack during filming and exploded, hitting Reedus, who was said to have been standing behind Lincoln at the time of the accident. Lincoln, who plays the part of Rick Grimes on the show, suffered only minor injuries.”
Empire News is actually a self-described satirical site that features user generated hoax articles. These articles often shared on social media and fool thousands of readers.
However, a close look at Empire News’ home page reveals a disclaimer that reads:
“Empire News is a satirical and entertainment website. We only use invented names in all our stories, except in cases when public figures are being satirized. Any other use of real names is accidental and coincidental.”
This isn’t the first time that Reedus was the subject of hoax report. Earlier in October, rumor spread that he had died of a drug overdose. Just a few weeks back, Reedus came out and denounced rumors that he begged TWD producers to not make Daryl Dixon gay.
Were you fooled by this report? Are you going to go back and share the story to fool your friends? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
