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Death Hoax Shatters TikTok Star's Life and Career

7/15/2025

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Grace Wolstenholme, a 22-year-old TikTok creator living with cerebral palsy, became the victim of a shocking death hoax when a misleading video promoting pillows went viral, racking up 650,000 views. This false narrative shattered her community, causing a steep decline in her engagement and income. In response, TikTok took down the deceptive video, and she has reported the harassment to the authorities.

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Story summary

Grace Wolstenholme, a 22-year-old TikTok creator living with cerebral palsy, became the victim of a shocking death hoax when a misleading video promoting pillows went viral, racking up 650,000 views. This false narrative shattered her community, causing a steep decline in her engagement and income. In response, TikTok took down the deceptive video, and she has reported the harassment to the authorities.