Is actor Sam Elliott famous for mocking liberals and is he dead at age 83? No, that's not true: This is a satirical story and not based in fact. Sam Elliott is not dead, and he is 74, not 83. He is not famous for personally mocking liberals, although his image, which featured his trademark moustache and a wry grin on his distinctive face, is often used to mock liberals in social media memes.The story also spells his name with one "t," while the actor's name has two.
The story originated from an article published on July 14, 2019 titled "Sam Elliot, Famous for Mocking Liberals, Dead at 83" (archived here) which opened:
Actor and meme king, Samuel Brutus Elliot passed away peacefully in his sleep today at the age of 83.
You've seen his image on memes all over the internet. That long moustache, scraggly grey hair, handsome mug, and mischievous smirk with words printed around him that would make any liberal in the world burst into tears of humiliation from the sharp wit to which they were just exposed. That was Sam Elliot, the iconic image of anti-liberalism presented with just a touch of sneering humor...... and that is exactly how Sam wanted it.
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Sam Elliot, Famous for Mocking Liberals, Dead at 83
"Acting is just make believe. The plague of Democrats in our beautiful nation is all too real." Actor and meme king, Samuel Brutus Elliot passed away peacefully in his sleep today at th...
While Elliott is a Republican, the quote that sits atop this story is made up. Elliott never said:
"Acting is just make believe. The plague of Democrats in our beautiful nation is all too real."
Memes featuring Elliott also include made up quotes:
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