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Annie Hardy Deletes Obituary Prank
Annie Hardy posts fake death graphic then deletes it as a prank.
In brief
Annie Hardy posts fake death graphic then deletes it as a prank. Annie Hardy created a fake obituary graphic on social media as a prank but deleted it after confirming she was alive. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Annie Hardy posts fake death graphic
Annie Hardy posted an obituary graphic on Instagram Facebook and Threads accounts claiming her death on October 5 2026.
“RIP Annie Hardy June 5 1981 - Oct 3 2026”
Hardy deletes posts after confirming alive
Hardy deleted social posts after Jed Shepherd confirmed she was alive through a video of her planning the prank.
“She is ALIVE and I'm pissed af”
Shepherd posts proof of life
Jed Shepherd shared a video of Hardy planning the prank and a photo proving she was alive.
“I went to her house and we found a video of her planning the prank”
Hardy clarifies it was a prank
Hardy stated it was a prank not a joke and emphasized pranks are insensitive.
“This is not a joke or a prank, I would never do that”
Hardy explains hoax concept
Hardy described a hoax as shattering beliefs and offering a chance to reevaluate reality.
“A hoax shatters what was previously believed to be true”
Hardy shifts focus to music
Hardy confirmed she is shifting focus back to music with a show at Redwood Bar in Los Angeles on October 15.
“She posted last week how she is shifting her focus back to music”
What matters most
Annie Hardy created a fake obituary graphic on social media as a prank but deleted it after confirming she was alive.
