The hoax below, which claims that Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has passed away, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Cristiano Ronaldo who is a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and the captain for the Portugal national team, is NOT DEAD.
Whenever something dramatic or depressing like the death of someone is posted on social networking or satire news websites please verify it with a reputable news website before posting, sharing, commenting or liking.
Cristiano Ronaldo is Dead - 2014 Internet Celebrity Death Hoax
At about 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday (June 04, 2014), our beloved footballer Cristiano Ronaldo passed away. Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985 in Funchal. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.
R.I.P Cristiano Ronaldo
(Local Team News 9) Cristiano Ronaldo died in a single vehicle crash on Route 80 between Morristown and Roswell. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics responding to the vehicle accident and was identified by photo ID found on his body. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to have been a factor in this accident - June 6, 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo flipped vehicle Highway Safety Investigators have told reporters that Cristiano Ronaldo lost control while driving a friend's vehicle on Interstate 80 and rolled the vehicle several times killing him instantly.
The vehicle was believed to have been traveling at approximately 95 miles per hour in a 55mph zone at the time of the accident.
Witnesses have stated that Cristiano Ronaldo's car crossed the double lines several times prior to the accident and hit the center lane divider causing the vehicle to flip and roll.
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