Simon Cowell's ex Sinitta 'freaked out' over claims star had 'died' in 'terrible prank'

express.co.uk:

 Singer Sinitta Malone, 59, admitted she was “freaked out” when she became inundated with messages last night.The star slammed what turned out to be a “terrible prank”, as some were led to believe that X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent creator Simon Cowell, 63, had died.In view of her 15,400 Instagram followers today, Sinitta wrote: “There is a terrible prank that @SimonCowell has died.“It freaked me out last night when people started messaging me!

Simon is NOT dead People,” she clarified firmly. “Very much Alive and Well Thank God I have a great sense of humour but you really scared me #NOTFUNNy #notfunny.” (sic) The post was accompanied by a very blurry picture of Sinitta’s hands.The Celebs Go Dating star’s stern comments come after many of his fans were duped into thinking that the famous talent show judge had died due to a dangerous online hoax.Sinitta’s followers took to the comments section to share messages of support after her emotional ordeal.

Josephine wrote: “People should not joke [about] someone’s life. Because it can happen.” (sic)Lady penned: “Sadly people start these rumours to cause anguish and upset, and it spirals.“Last week it was Davina McCall.

Just horrible.Sending (((hugs))) xx.” (sic) Veronica commented: “That was a horrible shock for you Sinitta. People can be so cruel.