Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is Paul McCartney dead?
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No, Paul McCartney is not dead

This position holds that Paul McCartney is not dead. It treats the famous 'Paul is dead' rumour as one of pop's most persistent hoaxes—born in a heyday of conspiracy theories and perhaps fuelled by the Beatles themselves—noting the very-much-living star still tours.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The rumour was cultivated by the Beatles or their label
    The Beatles themselves, including Paul, their record label, producer and manager started the rumour.
  2. ‘Paul is dead’ is one of the most persistent hoaxes
    The 'Paul is dead' theory has managed to persist for many years, despite no evidence it is true.
  3. The hoax arose at a prime time for conspiracy theories