No, As of 2023, Simon Cowell hasn’t died and is alive and well.
Simon Phillip Cowell more commonly known as Simon Cowell is an English entrepreneur, television personality, and record executive, who is majorly known for the X Factor and Got Talent franchise. Being one of the founding members of the franchises, he also owns his own British entertainment company Syco.
Cowell started his career between the 1980s and 1990s as a record producer, talent agent, and consultant in the UK music industry. From there he bagged his first gig as a judge in Pop Idol. After the show received huge success, Simon went on to create The X Factor in 2004 and Got Talent in 2006, which went on to be two of the greatest talent show franchises around the world.
Even though Simon Cowell is known to give blunt and harsh comments throughout his talent show screenings, he also has supported multiple talents to grow over the years. He has produced multiple music projects with singers such as Little Mix, James Arthur, Labrinth, Cher Lloyd, Fleur East, Ella Henderson, and Susan Boyle, among others.
How did Simon Cowell’s death hoax start?
English TV personality and entrepreneur, Cowell has been subjected to death hoaxes twice in 2023. The first was when his ex-girlfriend, Singer Sinitta, received tons of text messages informing her Cowell had passed away in January 2023.
This left her shocked and worried. However, she later debunked the hoax by sharing a statement that read, “There is a terrible joke that Simon Cowell is dead.” She also added, "I'm glad I can laugh about it now, but you truly worried me." Later another death hoax left many worried in August 2023.
This time the rumors of the America’s Got Talent judge’s death were made via a Facebook post. However, the hoax was not given any heed by the netizens and was ignored.
Is Simon Cowell married?
No, he is not married although Simon Cowell is engaged to his long-time partner Lauren Silverman. The couple first met in 2004 and started their relationship in 2013. After dating for over 8 years, Simon and Lauren were reported to have gotten engaged in 2021.
As of now, it is noted per online sources that their wedding is set to take place sometime in 2024, but the actual date has not been revealed.
Does Simon Cowell have kids?
Yes, Simon Cowell does have a son with his now fiance Lauren, who goes by the name Eric. Simon's son is 9 years old and was born to the couple back in 2014 when the duo had just started being open about their relationship on social media.
FAQs
A. Simon Cowell is an English entrepreneur, television personality, and record executive, who is majorly known for the X Factor and Got Talent franchise.
A. As of 2023, Simon Cowell has a net worth of $600 million.
A. Simon Cowell was born on October 7, 1959, in the city of Brighton, East Sussex, England.
A. Simon Cowell holds English nationality.
A. Simon Cowell is the son of mom Julie Brett, a ballet dancer and socialite, and father Eric Selig Phillip Cowell.