Crazy bullshit
Fox News reported that Fred Savage, the actor from The Wonder Years, had died at the age of 50.
Spread on: TikTok, September 2026
The real story
The post cited Fox News, but no such Fox News report exists. Lead Stories found no evidence Savage had died. The fake obituary even included a made-up cause of death and comments from his family.
The fact-checker's verdict: “Made-Up Story”. Our label never goes further than theirs.
How to spot it
If a post names a big outlet as its source, search that outlet's website; if the story is not there, it is fake.
The receipts
Fact Check: 'Wonder Years' Actor Fred Savage Is NOT Dead At Age 50 -- No Credible Reports Of His Death ↗
Lead Stories · 2026-09-22
