Jared Fogle, also known as “Subway Jared,” has not died, but rumors on Twitter are saying otherwise.
“#RIPSubwayJared” was a Twitter trend on Monday .
It’s unclear how the rumor started.
“Every few months always odd to hear of my demise..However, I am indeed alive and well..thanks for all the concern. In NYC today,” he tweeted at around 1:45 p.m. ET on Monday.
Fogle has been the subject of numerous death hoaxes in the past.
“Sandwich artists nationwide frantically calling each other in disbelief...that foot long subs can be just $5. #RIPSubwayJared,” one person wrote on Twitter.
“Why the hell is #RIPSubwayJared trending? He’s not actually dead! #smh,” tweeted another.
Added another, “Don’t worry, Subway Jared’s death is as fictional as the idea that Subway is an anyway healthy. #RIPSubwayJared.”
Wrote another user, “How many times is social media going to kill the poor Subway man? #RIPSubwayJared.”
