JOE Rogan is a well-known American comedian, actor, former television host and UFC color commentator.
When a rumor of his death started spreading online, his fans were worried sick – but it was all a sophisticated hoax.
Why is ‘Joe Rogan dead’ trending?
On August 5, 2023, Joe Rogan became the subject of a death hoax on X, formerly known as Twitter.
One user shared a post stating: “RIP Joe Rogan. Dead at 55. Gone way too soon. #RIP #JoeRogan”.
But this wasn’t the first time that claims of Rogan’s apparent death had made rounds online.
On September 19, 2022, Rogan became the subject of another death hoax on X.
A flurry of old posts claiming he had died resurfaced, sending the internet into a frenzy with many users recirculating the hashtag – #RIPJoeRogan.
It came less than six months after the comedian fell victim to another obnoxious hoax.
At the time, the claim began on an X account called “Joe Rogan Headquarters” – @joerogannhq- , which said that the UFC commentator had died, in April 2022.
The account tweeted: “We are saddened to announce the passing of Joe Rogan.
“He died peacefully in his home this afternoon, we will provide more details as they arrive, with respect to his family’s wishes.”
The account went as far as creating a fake screenshot of a statement from UFC’s president Dana White.
The doctored statement read: “The entire UFC family is devastated to hear of Joe Rogan’s passing.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loves ones, and we will make sure to continue his legacy.”
After Rogan started trending on X, more pranksters took the hoax further, with one publishing a fake statement from Rogan’s family.
The sham statement read: “Joe accomplished so much during his short time here and we take solace in knowing that he inspired so many of you as much as he was able to inspire us.”
Soon, news sites began investigating the claims and revealed that the controversial comedian had in fact been a victim of an unsavory hoax.
However, the rumors are false and Joe Rogan is alive and well as of December 2023.
What has Joe Rogan said about the death hoax?
Joe Rogan, undeterred by the rumors, addressed the situation with his characteristic blend of humor and grace.
On X, he humorously stated: “I’m not dead. I’m still here. I’m not going anywhere.”
He even expressed a level of flattery, explaining that the hoax made him feel significant enough to be the center of attention.
Fans also noted that he posted a message on his Facebook page on September 2022, congratulating American submission grappler Gordon King Ryan on his win against Brazilian Andre Galvão.
Rogan’s post read: “Congrats to the King, @gordonlovesjiujitsu! He made it look easy. Just like he said it would be.
“Incredible. It was an honor to be there in person to watch.”
Thus confirming his whereabouts and well-being.
Where is Joe Rogan now?
Rogan, who was born on August 11 , 1967, may be outspoken with his podcast guests, but he’s tight-lipped when it comes to his own family.
His wife Jessica Ditzel, who was born in 1975, met the comedian in 2001 while she was working in a bar.
The pair were married in 2009, and have three children together – Rosy, who was born in 2008, Lola, born in 2010, and Jessica’s daughter from a previous relationship Kayja Rose, who was born on August 23, 1996.
Rogan, signed an exclusive deal with Spotify for his podcast said to be worth between $100million and $200million in May 2020.
As of December 2023, Spotify has stood by the podcast, which is currently the most-listened podcast in the world.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the controversial public figure has a staggering net worth of $120million, with an estimated salary of $60million per year.
He opened up about his ongoing health disorder on his podcast in November 2023.
Rogan told Dr. Rhonda Patrick that he uses a snoring mouthpiece to help with his sleep apnoea.
On another episode, he revealed his bizarre eating habits during a conversation with Elon Musk which left fans stunned.
Rogan loves tinned fish but mentioned a harrowing experience after he ate too much.
He shared that during a doctor’s appointment it was pointed out that there was a bit of arsenic in his blood.