Fake news spreads faster than ever on social media, and this time it targeted Chicago Bears legend William “Refrigerator” Perry. A Facebook page falsely claimed that the former defensive tackle had died, confusing fans. But turns out it was nothing more than false information.

“From what I’ve heard, William Perry has not passed away.” WGN News sports anchor Jarrett Payton said on X, “I’m so tired of these Facebook pages spreading fake stories just to get clicks. Before you share something like this, take a minute to verify it. Misinformation helps no one. #Bears”

Even Jacob Infante, Director of Media Partnerships at PFN365, urged fans on his X account not to believe or share a false Facebook post claiming that former Chicago Bears defensive tackle William “Refrigerator” Perry had died. He said the report was completely fake and came from a Facebook page called “True Bears Fans.”

Infante also pointed out that the same page had shared several other false stories this week, including claims that Dan Hampton had suffered a stroke, the Bears had signed Tyreek Hill, there was a wildfire in Chicago, and Jim McMahon had died. He also warned fans that the page spreads fake AI-generated stories just for clicks.

This is a developing story…