Dennis Rodman puts death rumors to rest with social media update as fans blast the "joke" as insensitive

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 3, 2025, 16:45 IST

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Dennis Rodman assures fans he is alive and well after false rumors of his death circulate. The NBA legend posted a picture on Facebook, calming his worried fan base. Fans expressed relief and anger about the misleading news. Despite retiring in 2000, Rodman remains a popular figure with careers in WWE and Hollywood.

Dennis Rodman puts death rumors to rest with social media update as fans blast the "joke" as insensitive

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Dennis Rodman, the NBA legend, found himself in a bizarre situation recently as fans speculated that he had passed away. This sent shockwaves across his fan base as many were confused if the rumour should be taken seriously. But turns out it was all false; the NBA legend took to his social media to clear up the confusion, and now fans are furious.

Dennis Rodman makes a post on social media to assure fans he is healthy after there were speculations of his death

Dennis Rodman recently made a post on Facebook where he is seen posing and giving a thumbs up, indicating that he is perfectly fine.

The NBA legend is seen wearing a black shirt that he has paired with a black jacket. He completed his look with his former team, Chicago Bulls’ cap and a pair of sunglasses. The caption on the post reads as, “Yesss Sirr Alive and Well 👍🏾 What’s up #alive #imhere”.
While fans are relieved to see Dennis Rodman healthy, they are also furious at the false rumour that was spread all day.

A fan took to X and wrote, “That Dennis Rodman passing away joke was not funny. Death is not a joke even on April Fools Day.”
Another fan commented, “I'm staying off fb i really thought dennis rodman went to glory smh mfs sick as hell”, while a third fan wrote, “Shorty why is yall playin wit Dennis Rodman like that😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️”

A fourth fan noted, “Saying dennis rodman is dead as an April Fool’s joke is sick as f**k and I hope he sue yall”, while another user wrote, “That joke about Dennis Rodman being deceased is weird ! I don’t like yall”
While Dennis Rodman retired decades ago, in 2000, he continues to be a popular name. The NBA legend took up a career in WWE after he started taking his hobby seriously and has even had a career in Hollywood.
Dennis Rodman had his own MTV reality talk show back in 1996 and has even lent his voice for an episode in Simpsons back in 2005.
While the fake news of Dennis Rodman passing away was shocking to many, it seems like his fans have finally calmed down and are relieved that he is alive and well.
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