In the past few days, a viral picture of Hollywood actor Rowan Atkinson, best known for his portrayal of Mr Bean in the popular show of the same name, in a delicate condition emerged online. Soon after the picture surfaced on social media platforms, it gained significant attention and quickly went viral. Social media sites saw a photo of the Johnny English star could be seen confined to a bed and in poor health. A viral photo showed the 69-year-old actor's health in 2024 and compared it with himself in the 1990s. ‘Mr.Bean’ Actor Rowan Atkinson Blamed in House of Lords for Slump in Sale of EVs in UK During Its Environment and Climate Change Committee Meeting.

But how true can such claims be? Well, we did our research about the widely circulated photo claiming to show Atkinson in a fragile state and found out that the 'Death  Bed' photo is absolutely fake!

Here’s the Viral (Manipulated) Photo of Rowan Atkinson

Thanks for making our childhood beautiful sir Mr. Bean 😊❤️💐 pic.twitter.com/oGauRLGTFe

— WIKKY KHAN 🇵🇰🇨🇦 (@ReadinWakil) July 23, 2024

Fact Check!

According to Newschecker.in, the circulating image is fake as it has been digitally manipulated. Citing a report by Mirror, the media outlet found out the visuals in the viral photo were that of an elderly man named Barry Balderstone, who was suffering from advanced Parkinson's disease.

Check Out the Original Image

Upon comparing the doctored photo with the original photo, it was clear that the pictures claiming to be 'Mr Bean in 2024' are fake. With growing advancements in AI and hyperactive internet users, these things don't shock us anymore as they are quite common. However, it becomes every individual's duty to do their part in such cases before reaching conclusions. Pak Bean Spotted During Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United PSL 2024 Final, Pic Goes Viral.

If you are still worried about Rowan Atkinson's health, let us inform you that the Hollywood actor was recently spotted at the British Grand Prix looking healthy and fit. The English actor who rose to fame with the BBC comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News is known for his performances in Johnny English, Man vs. Bee, Johnny English Reborn, and The Thin Blue Line, among others.

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