Tom Hanks Death Hoax
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What the fact-checkers found
Message that appears to be a news report claims that the actor Tom Hanks fell to his death while filming on location in New Zealand ( Full commentary below ).
Subject: Actor – Tom Hanks Falls To His Death In New Zealand
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Actor Tom Hanks died while filming a movie in New Zealand early this morning – November 18, 2006.
Preliminary reports from New Zealand Police officials indicate that the actor fell more than 60 feet to his death on the Kauri Cliffs while on-set.
The accident occured at aproximatly 4:30 a.m. (UTC/GMT +12). Additional details and information will be forthcoming.
New Zealand, in recent years has grown in populariaty as a backdrop for Hollywood producers because of it’s scenic and rugged landscape.
Recent movies filmed in New Zealand include The Lord Of the Rings, King Kong, and The Chronicles Of Narnia.
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