Jimmy Walker is a famous actor and comedian who rose to fame for his role as J.J. Evans on the hit sitcom Good Times, which aired from 1974 to 1979. He is also known for his catchphrase “Dyn-O-Mite!” which he used on the show and in various commercials. However, recently, some rumors have been circulating online that Jimmy Walker has passed away. Is Jimmy Walker still alive? What is the source of these rumors? And how did he react to them? Here is everything you need to know about the death rumors of Jimmy Walker.
How Jimmy Walker Became a Celebrity
Jimmy Walker was born on June 25, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in The Bronx and attended Theodore Roosevelt High School. He started working as a radio engineer with WRVR, the radio station of the Riverside Church, in 1967. He also began performing as a stand-up comedian and was discovered by the casting director for Good Times, after making appearances on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In and on the Jack Paar Show1
He joined the cast of Good Times in 1974 as James Evans Jr., or J.J., the eldest son of Florida and James Evans Sr., a working-class African American family living in a Chicago housing project. He quickly became the breakout star of the show, thanks to his comedic talent, charismatic personality, and signature catchphrase “Dyn-O-Mite!” He was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards in 1975 and 1976 for his role1
He also starred in other movies and TV shows, such as Let’s Do It Again with John Amos, The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened with James Earl Jones, Bustin’ Loose with Richard Pryor, At Ease with David Naughton, and The Love Boat with Gavin MacLeod. He also released a stand-up comedy album called Dyn-o-mite on Buddah Records in 19751
Why Jimmy Walker Was Rumored to Be Dead
Jimmy Walker was the victim of a death hoax that started from a YouTube video posted by Celeb TV on August 30, 2022. The video was titled “Jimmie Walker Passed Away A Few Minutes Ago At His Home. Funeral Held In Hollywood For 3 Days.” The video had no evidence or source to back up its claim and was clearly fake. However, some people believed it and started spreading it on social media2
The rumor gained more traction on September 19, 2022, when a Twitter user posted that Jimmy Walker had died the day before. The tweet went viral and many people expressed their condolences and tributes to the actor. Some even confused him with other celebrities with similar names, such as Jimmy Walker (drummer), Jimmy Walker (golfer), or Jimmy Walker (mayor)2
How Jimmy Walker Denied His Death Rumors
Jimmy Walker was quick to debunk his death rumors and assure his fans that he was alive and well. He posted a screenshot of a Google page that stated he died on September 18, 2022, and wrote “False” with an arrow pointing to the date of his death. He said: “False Alarm everyone, I’m fine, alive and well ! Disregard any reports of my untimely death” 2
He also shared another screenshot with a new caption in which he said that he was fine and had no idea where the news came from. He also said that he would be attending the Hazzard Fest, which is a festival featuring appearances from the Dukes of Hazzard cast members and other guest celebrities, concerts, comedy, wrestling, car show, and more. The festival will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds for two days from September 23 to September 24, 20222
Jimmy Walker is still alive and kicking at the age of 76. He is still active in the entertainment industry and continues to tour the country with his stand-up comedy routine. He is one of the most successful and beloved actors and comedians of his generation. He has proven that nothing can stop him from pursuing his passion and sharing it with others. He is a role model for anyone who wants to achieve their dreams and goals.