“Digital Deception: AI-Generated Celebrity Death Hoaxes Take Aim at Fashion’s Favorite Host”
In a troubling development that sent shockwaves through social media, beloved television personality and fashion world fixture Steve Harvey became the latest target of AI-powered misinformation. The “King of Suits,” known for his impeccable tailoring and statement-making ensembles, was erroneously reported deceased by an AI-generated article that surfaced on Trend Cast News.
The false report, dated for December 19, 2024, attempted to memorialize the vibrant 67-year-old host, who was very much alive and celebrating the holiday season in his signature sophisticated style. Harvey, whose sartorial evolution from wide-lapeled suits to Tom Ford-esque refinement has been well-documented in the fashion press, responded indirectly to the hoax by sharing an intimate holiday portrait with his wife, Marjorie Harvey – a front-row fixture at Paris Fashion Week and a style icon in her own right.
“Throwing it back to Christmas moments filled with love, laughter, and reflection,” Harvey posted on Facebook, alongside an image that showcased the couple’s perpetually camera-ready aesthetic. Marjorie, his partner since their 2007 nuptials, has been instrumental in elevating the Family Feud host’s fashion credentials, transforming him into a menswear inspiration for the digital age.
The incident highlights a disturbing trend where artificial intelligence is being weaponized to create convincing yet false narratives about public figures. This digital phenomenon has previously targeted other style-adjacent celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Lopez, both of whom have faced similar AI-generated death hoaxes in recent years.
Harvey, whose blended family includes seven children – among them model and SKN by LH founder Lori Harvey – has maintained his characteristic grace under pressure. The mentor and fashion enthusiast recently shared his wisdom with followers, prompting them to reflect on life’s lessons, garnering thousands of responses that mirror his own journey from comedy clubs to couture-adjacent spaces.
In an exclusive March interview, Harvey demonstrated his protective paternal instincts, particularly regarding his children’s dating lives, showing that even the most polished public figures maintain their authenticity behind the designer facades. “If I spot a bad one, I get rid of them,” he quipped, displaying the sharp wit that’s made him as beloved in the entertainment industry as his bold fashion choices.
