conspiracy theory that the Canadian pop star is in fact dead. She isn't, of course, but that little fact will do little to deter the most ardent conspiracists.
Conversation is once more turning to the bizarre discussion as many fans look to scoop up tickets for her tour, which will see her performing across Canada, the US, Japan and Europe, including the UK.
Over the years, the theory has inspired memes galore and prompted scores of fans to look for subtle differences in Avril Lavigne's early work and her latest songs.
But where did the theory come from? It's thought that the weird claims began back in 2011, with a Brazilian blog titled "Avril Esta Morta" or "Avril is Dead".
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