Reports of Noam Chomsky's death have been confirmed as false by his wife, Valeria Wasserman Chomsky. Chomsky, a renowned linguist and activist, suffered a stroke in June 2023 and was recently transferred to a hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Valeria has stated that Chomsky is well and that the rumors of his passing are 'fake news.' As of 3:48 PM EDT, Chomsky is still alive. Steven Pinker also reported that he spoke with Valeria, who confirmed the news. The couple has had a home in Sao Paulo since 2015.
NEW YORK (AP) — Noam Chomsky’s wife, Valeria Wasserman Chomsky, says reports Tuesday that the famed linguist and activist had died are untrue. https://t.co/gjuPBIzQC3
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UPDATE: Looks like Noam Chomsky is STILL alive. I emailed him to check on him after I heard the first rumor of his death but I haven't heard back. But Steven Pinker is reporting he talked to his wife and reports of his death have been 'greatly exaggerated'. https://t.co/tbuAkdnZoR https://t.co/h8aq69Sb5S
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Noam Chomsky is NOT dead, his wife Valeria says, according to this Brazilian journalist 👇. He calls it "fake news". Chomsky suffered a stroke in June 2023, and last week was transferred to a hospital in Sao Paulo, where Brazilian-born Valeria and he have had a home since 2015. https://t.co/PA91Me5fMF
Reports Noam Chomsky has died are "FAKE," his wife Valeria tells me. "He is well"
As of 3:48 PM EDT, Noam Chomsky is still alive. The rumors of his passing are false. His wife, Valeria, has confirmed this information to me. #NoamChomsky https://t.co/LcGwqVgTC8