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A shocking story claiming that Hollywood star Will Smith died in a plane crash near Jaipur, India, has circulated online, prompting confusion and concern among fans.
The posts claim that Smith, 56, was aboard an aircraft carrying more than 240 passengers during a humanitarian mission and that his son, Jaden Smith, later announced his father’s death in an emotional message.
There is one major problem: **the claim is not supported by credible evidence.**
The story appears to have originated from a questionable website rather than a reputable news organization. No reliable reporting confirms that Will Smith was aboard a plane that crashed near Jaipur, nor is there credible evidence that Jaden Smith made the alleged announcement.
This is not the first time the Smith family has been targeted by a fabricated death story. In 2019, a separate viral post falsely claimed that Will Smith and Jaden Smith had died in a car accident. Fact-checkers determined that story was a hoax designed to attract clicks and shares.