LOS ANGELES, California — Viral claims alleging that TikTok personality and digital creator Chewy Thompson died from rabies are circulating online, but current evidence does not support the reported death.
The rumor appears to have been amplified through social-media posts, videos and sensational claims connecting Thompson to rabies and hydrophobia. No credible death announcement from Thompson, his representatives, a medical authority or a reputable news organization was located during the latest review.
Recent Online Activity Contradicts Death Claims
Publicly accessible tracking of Thompson’s @chewythompson account shows recent activity. A current profile associated with the account identifies Chewy Thompson and displays millions of followers, while another TikTok activity tracker lists videos uploaded within the past several days and weeks.
That recent activity is inconsistent with social-media posts claiming that Thompson has died, although account activity alone is not equivalent to a formal statement about a person’s health.
Elvis Presley Family Rumor Also Remains Unverified
A separate internet rumor claims that Thompson is secretly related to Elvis Presley, sometimes describing him as the late singer’s grandson. Searches found numerous social-media and video references to the theory, but no reliable genealogical documentation or statement from the Presley family establishing such a relationship.
Public biographical sources identify Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley’s daughter as Lisa Marie Presley, but the existence of Lisa Marie does not by itself establish or disprove every possible extended-family relationship.
Key Details
| Detail | Current status |
|---|---|
| Person | Chewy Thompson |
| Profession | Digital content creator/TikTok personality |
| Reported cause of death | Rabies |
| Death claim | Not supported by current evidence |
| Recent account activity | Yes |
| TikTok account | @chewythompson |
| Elvis Presley connection | Unverified internet rumor |
| Confirmed family relationship to Presley | No reliable evidence located |
| Official death announcement | None located |
| Funeral information | Not applicable/not available |
Accuracy note: The rabies death claim should not be published as fact. Current online activity provides evidence that the death rumor is unreliable, while the alleged Elvis Presley relationship remains unverified.