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Lenny Kravitz Did Not Die in Learjet Crash; Rep Shuts Down Viral Rumor as ‘Untrue and Incorrect’
Lenny Kravitz was not aboard the Learjet that crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, his representative has confirmed, calling viral claims “untrue and incorrect”. The correction matters because a widely shared social media post falsely linked the singer to the fatal crash.
The jet was reportedly carrying nine passengers to the Bahamas when it crashed on a sidewalk on Sunday, killing everyone on board; their identities have not all been released. A viral screenshot attributed to pilot Emily Shelton said she would fly Kravitz, but Shelton said she was not involved in the crash. Authorities are investigating its cause.
In short
- Lenny Kravitz was not on the crashed Learjet.
- All nine reported passengers were killed.
- A viral pilot post was misattributed.
Explained simply
Lenny Kravitz is an American singer, songwriter and actor, known for music spanning rock, soul and funk. Viral posts can quickly attach a public figure’s name to breaking news, even when the claim has not been confirmed.
A Learjet crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, while reportedly travelling to the Bahamas, and all nine people aboard died. Their identities have not all been released, and authorities are investigating what caused the crash.
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