Foster Sylvers Appears Alive and Well in New Viral Video, But Is It Real or AI? A conspiracy theory claiming 1970s child star Foster Sylvers faked his death in 2001 has exploded online, driven by a mysterious new video showing a man who looks exactly like him singing backstage. However, fact-checkers confirm the video is a deepfake created from old footage of the Sylvers family reunion concert, and public records verify Foster Sylvers’ official date of death remains undisputed. Experts warn the viral rumor is fake but capitalizes on nostalgic grief.