An actress and television host mistakenly announced the death of Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, during a live broadcast. The announcement prompted widespread circulation online before being corrected. The Messi family subsequently confirmed that Jorge Messi is currently facing a health issue, but is alive. The actress publicly apologized for the error, attributing it to unconfirmed information. She has since resigned from her position at the television network. The incident highlights the risks of reporting unverified information, particularly via social media and live television.