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"Paul is dead" is an urban legend and conspiracy theory alleging that English pop musician Paul McCartney of the Beatles died in 1966 and was secretly replaced by a look-alike. The rumour began circulating in 1966, gaining broad popularity in September 1969 following reports on American college campuses.
Oct 11, 2019 · Learn how a Detroit DJ sparked the rumor that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike. Explore the clues, the denials, and the legacy of the "Paul is dead" craze.
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- Rob Sheffield
May 9, 2021 · Discover the real story behind the theory claiming that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced in The Beatles by a lookalike.
- Kara Goldfarb
Apr 24, 2022 · Learn how a rumour of Paul McCartney's death in 1966 sparked a conspiracy theory that The Beatles hid clues in their songs. Find out the facts, the sources, and the explanations behind the 'Paul Is Dead' myth.
Mar 1, 2015 · A fake news website claimed that Ringo Starr admitted that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike. Snopes.com fact-checked this urban legend and rated it as false.
Apr 7, 2008 · Learn how a false rumour that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike spread among Beatles fans. Find out the origins, clues, responses and debunking of the 'Paul is dead' myth.
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May 7, 2024 · According to theory, Paul was killed in a car accident, but to spare the public from grieving the world's biggest pop star, it was covered up. Aided by Britain's secret service, MI5, The Beatles were given a replacement bandmate who was the spitting image of Paul.