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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Paolo Villanueva

'Did You Know You're Dead?': Jimmy Kimmel's Dad Makes an Appearance After AI Videos of His Death Go Viral

Jimmy Kimmel has mocked a bizarre wave of AI-generated deepfake videos that falsely declared his death, using humour to turn the hoax into a viral television moment.

The late-night host returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a brief suspension, playing the fabricated clips before inviting his 79-year-old father, James, on stage with the quip: 'Dad, did you know you're dead?'

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