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That death rumour is making Avril Lavigne's new album a little bit Complicated

Fans are more concerned with the reignited conspiracy theory than the upcoming record.
Fans are more concerned with the reignited conspiracy theory than the upcoming record. Fans are more concerned with the reignited conspiracy theory than the upcoming record.

Singer Avril Lavigne has reignited a conspiracy theory about her death after tweeting about her upcoming album.

The widespread rumour, reported in 2005, asserts the 32-year-old died more than a decade ago and was replaced by a lookalike named Melissa.

After it resurfaced this week, the story has sent a ripple of suspicion among fans, overshadowing the Complicated singer’s own updates about her fresh tunes.

Responding with scepticism rather than excitement, Kennedy commented: “Avril would never say “wahoo”, Melissa.”Others shared gifs and memes, joking: “That’s what Melissa would want you to think,” and: “Melissa, is that you?”

Avril has been sharing pictures of herself returning to the studio over recent weeks, referring to the upcoming release with the hashtag #AL6.It will mark her first studio album in four years, following her self-titled record in 2013.But there are still some loyal fans among her wary followers.

Follower Ronan even offered the singer some advice to dispel the death rumours…