# Annie Hardy Deletes Obituary Prank

> Annie Hardy posts fake death graphic then deletes it as a prank.
- Title: Annie Hardy Deletes Obituary Prank · Stereogum | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2513582/giant-drags-annie-hardy-posts-then-deletes-her-own-obituary-graphic-as-a-prank/news
- Published: 2026-10-05T15:50:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: annie hardy, giant drag, jed shepherd, dashcam, band car, prank, obituary, music, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Annie Hardy created a fake obituary graphic on social media as a prank but deleted it after confirming she was alive.