César Garrido's alleged death: real or an elaborate hoax?

César Garrido: did he really die, or was it a digital fiction?

About a year ago, news of the death of César Garrido, known in certain internet circles for his stories of luxury and exoticism, spread through some communities. An obituary was published, his widow shared wedding photos, and social media filled with condolences. But part of the online community never bought it. Now, a new accusation has peine the case: Garrido allegedly did not die at all, but kept an alternative account active.

Who was César Garrido and why does he raise doubts

César Garrido, 46, presented himself as a globetrotter who lived off poker, stood two metres tall, turned down Ukrainian models and was married to a Slavic woman. His father had built a chain of driving schools in Catalonia, and Garrido was said to have sold the business off cheap to live off the proceeds. His detractors called him a «ghost»: they claimed he never left home and spent 18 hours a day on forums. However, after his death from a heart attack was announced, those same critics were left speechless when a genuine death notice and photos of his widow appeared.

The accusation that will not go away

One particularly persistent member of the community maintains the death was faked. According to his version, Garrido would have created a second account to keep taking part in debates without raising suspicion. The «discovery» came after spotting similarities in the style and subject matter of the messages. Defenders of the official version hit back with evidence that is hard to refute: Garrido's absence from the Real Madrid 2025-26 season thread, something that would never have peine if he were alive.

The conflicting evidence

On one side, the obituary and the widow's testimony, who has even kept posting on social media. On the other, the contradictions in the life Garrido described: he claimed to be a poker player but never talked about it, said he was married to a Ukrainian woman but never mentioned it until his death revealed it. Those who believe he really died point out that the accuser is driven by envy: upon discovering that Garrido led a more interesting life than he appeared to, he could not bear the humiliation.

An unsolved mystery

The case has been open for nearly a year, but neither the proof of death dispels all suspicions, nor can the sceptics prove he is still alive. While some see a far-fetched hoax, others point out that fake deaths have peine on the internet before. The widow, meanwhile, is getting on with her life. And Garrido, if he is dead, is not denying it.

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