Twitter exploded when the official Sony Music Global page posted a tweet that claimed Britney had died “by accident”.
“Britney Spears AND George Michael in one week?! Christmas is playing with my emotions”
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The 35-year-old’s fans soon went into meltdown, rushing to pour their hearts out on Twitter.
“So upset. Rest in peace Britney Spears – you will always be an icon,” wrote one user.
Another wrote: “This better be a hoax or else. I’m crying right now.”
And one user commented: “Britney Spears AND George Michael in one week?! Christmas is playing with my emotions.”
The whole hoax was reported by The Sun UK