Dwayne Johnson pays tribute to the Queen hours after falling victim to fake tweet hoax
‘Black Adam’ star’s name was featured on the prank posts shortly after royal family announcement
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Your support makes all the difference.Dwayne Johnson has sent condolences to the royal family following news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
The Hollywood star shared a video message with his followers shortly after the news broke on Thursday (8 September).
Many stars of film, TV and music sent tributes to the Queen, who died peacefully at Balmoral, aged 96.
Follow the latest updates as the world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
“Well, it has been one hell of a Thursday so far,” he said, adding: “I'm just swooping in really quickly to stop in and send my love and my condolences, my light, my strength to the royal family during this time in the spirit of the passing of the Queen.”
Johnson continued: “I’m so sorry, I know the pain, like we all know the pain. What a life. What an incredible life. I never had the privilege or honour of meeting the Queen, but what a life.
“Seven decades, I think, of the longest running monarchy. I think – I’m terrible at math, but I believe it’s seven decades. What an impactful life.”
Johnson then shared his “regret” at not having had the chance to say goodbye to his dad, who died before lockdown two years ago.
“The way I look at that these days is it informs us on how we should live moving forward because, in their spirit, we have an opprtunity to live life, and live greatly with passion and fervour and positive energy with all we've got.
“Sending a lot of love,” he continued, adding: “Stay strong. Now let's live as greatly as we can – and what a life.”
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Johnson’s video came after he fell victim to a viral hoax on Twitter. After news of the Queen’s death was first reported, Johnson’s name was attached to two fake tweets that were heavily shared on social media.
The tweets attached Johnson’s Twitter account to a fake message using the Queen’s death to promote the trailer of his new film Black Adam, which was released on Thursday.
One fake tweet read: “Rest in peace to her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. A great woman who sat on the throne as long as anyone in British history. Sad she will never get to see Black Adam.”
Elsewhere, “Believe” singer Cher confused fans with a blunder featured in her own tribute to the Queen.
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