The actor-turned-television personality was in the news again after falling victim to a celebrity death hoax.
Who is Howie Mandel?
Howie Mandel is a Canadian actor, comedian, and television personality who garnered critical acclaim in 1982.
Then, he starred in the medical drama St. Elsewhere for 137 episodes.
Despite his long and illustrious career, he is best known for his roles as host on the reality game show Deal or No Deal, and as a judge on America’s Got Talent.
He is also known for his signature cleanly shaved head.
Why is Howie Mandel ‘dead’ trending?
According to Distractify, many believe Howie Mandel’s bald head is a sign of illness.
Howie, who has sported a shaved head for over 20 years, has spoken publicly about why he chose to chop off his locks.
The outlet reports that, in his 2009 autobiography, Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me, he explains that his lack of hair is due to his obsessive-compulsive disorder.
What have fans said about the hoax?
Many fans were shocked and confused about the fake news surrounding Howie Mandel’s death.
One fan commented on Howie’s Instagram post, asking, “so your alive or….”
Others created tributes to Howie and uploaded them to TikTok.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that Howie Mandel has faced a death hoax.
In 2023, he posted a TikTok skit where he reacted in disbelief to the news of his own death.
