British actor Rowan Atkinson, widely loved for his role as Mr Bean, has been grabbing the headlines over the past few days for something not so new. A viral photo of the Hollywood star has surfaced on social media where he could be seen in a very fragile state, looking severely ill. In no time, the photo went instantly viral on social media platforms, and his devoted fans expressed their concern about his health. However, let us tell you that the 69-year-old is doing absolutely fine and that the viral photo is fake! Thanks to fact-checkers, our doubts were soon resolved. Is Rowan Atkinson Aka ‘Mr Bean’ Bed-Ridden After a Major Health Crisis? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral ‘Death Bed’ Photo!.

But wait a minute. Did you really think that the Johnny English star was involved in something like this for the first time? If yes, then let us disappoint you by letting you know that Rowan Atkinson has been a victim of such cases multiple times. The British actor has also been a victim of misleading news pieces and posts several times in the past. So, let us quickly go through a few of such instances.

Rowan Atkinson’s Digitally Manipulated Photo

1. The ‘Johnny English’ Suicide Rumour

Back in 2013 (We know you are shocked by how old it dates back), Rowan Atkinson got involved in such a case of 'fake death' for the first time. Rumours back then stated that the actor had committed suicide after the producer of Johnny English 3 had removed him from the project. A fake death report also revealed that the actor had recorded a final message to his fans and also 'the' producer.

2. Rowan Atkinson’s 2017 Fake Car Crash News

The popular comedian-actor was feared to be dead once again back in 2017 after reports of him getting involved in a car crash on March 18 went viral. The disturbing fake news came from an X (previously Twitter) handle claiming to be Fox News and misled users into clicking a malicious link as they tried to check the news. The viral tweet read, "FOX Breaking NEWS: Mr Bean (Rowan Atkinson) died at 58 after a car accident. - March 18, 2017". This didn't stop here; the news went viral again in 2021 on social media, leaving fans worried.

‘Rowan Atkinson Is Still Alive!’

Informed Fan Reacts to His Car Crash News

The Viral Facebook Post From 2021

(Photo Credits: X)

3. Rowan Atkinson and Kobe Bryant’s ‘Bean’ Confusion of 2023

On January 26, 2020, NBA great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others tragically died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Fast forward to his third death anniversary, the hashtag #RIPBean was trending on Twitter. Fans were initially confused, thinking that their beloved Mr Bean actor, Rowan Atkinson, had passed away. However, the hashtag was actually a tribute to Kobe Bryant, whose full name is Kobe 'Bean' Bryant. How’s that for a twist?

Kobe ‘Bean’ Bryant

(Photo Credits: Wikipedia)

Here’s What #RIPBean Was Trending For!

Rowan Atkinson also does not have any official social media accounts. In an appearance on Rachael Ray Show in 2018, the actor said, "I am not on social media in any shape or form. I prefer to keep all my activities on a personal level. Personal and private."  ‘Mr Bean Never Loses’ Animated Video Makes Fans Go Nostalgic As They Write 'We Miss You'; Check Out Reactions to Rowan Atkinson’s Show!.

Rowan Atkinson Refuses To Be on Social Media

Other than the widely loved sitcom, Rowan Atkinson is well known for his roles in The Driven Man, Johnny English Reborn and Man vs Bee, Rat Race, Hot Shots Part Deux, Keeping Mum, The Witches and Love Actually, among others.

 

 

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