Foster Sylvers, founding member of the legendary Sylvers family band, has been found safe after being mistakenly reported dead in a viral hoax sweeping social media.
A wave of confusion hit Facebook and X after a fake news site claimed the 63-year-old singer and bassist, best known for hits like “Boogie Fever” and “I’m Just a Love Machine,” had died in a car accident. The fabricated report, which included a doctored photo and a fake obituary, was shared thousands of times before fans noticed the original source was a known satire account. Family representatives confirmed Sylvers is alive and well, urging followers to block the false information. “He’s at home with his family, laughing at this absurd rumor,” a spokesperson said. The hoax has since been debunked by multiple fact-checkers, who warn that similar death hoaxes targeting older musicians are on the rise.