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Writer Juan Sasturain, who turned 81 yesterday, was presumed dead.
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Writer Juan Sasturain, who turned 81 yesterday, was presumed dead.

The Argentine writer Juan Sasturain was mistakenly reported dead by online portals such as Identidad Correntina and Notigital, despite being alive and celebrating his 81st birthday. The false report used an incorrect photo of another author, Martín Caparrós, and spread misinformation through social media. Sasturain himself confirmed he was healthy and unaware of the rumors, while other writers like Josefina Delgado and Orlando Mejía Rivera corrected the false claims. The incident highlights concerns over irresponsible sharing of sensitive information on social media platforms.

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Writer Juan Sasturain, who turned 81 yesterday, was presumed dead.

The Argentine writer Juan Sasturain was mistakenly reported dead by online portals such as Identidad Correntina and Notigital, despite being alive and celebrating his 81st birthday. The false report used an incorrect photo of another author, Martín Caparrós, and spread misinformation through social media. Sasturain himself confirmed he was healthy and unaware of the rumors, while other writers like Josefina Delgado and Orlando Mejía Rivera corrected the false claims. The incident highlights concerns over irresponsible sharing of sensitive information on social media platforms.

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