Mumbai, December 23: Social media, particularly X, formerly Twitter, was flooded with multiple posts claiming that Samuel Whitmore, an 85-year-old millionaire, married a 25-year-old Maya in Las Vegas in the US. Multiple users shared the videos and photos of the "newlywed" couple, Samuel Whitmore and Maya, on social media, saying, "True love does still exist."

X user Norma Kay (@realnorma_kay) shared the video of the couple's alleged wedding. "Photographer Robert Anezcua took care of his 90 year old groom and 25 year old bride clients Private Jet wedding. They shared their vows above clouds. He says it was his 1st time witnessing such a wedding, (sic)" the user wrote. Did a Muslim Man 'Abdul' Marry Hindu Woman by Posing As 'Ravi'? Fact Check Reveals Viral Video Is Scripted.

Fake News of 85-Year-Old Millionaire Samuel Whitmore Marrying 25-Year-Old Maya Goes Viral 

(Photo Credits: X)

Video Falsely Shows Wedding of 85-Year-Old Millionaire Samuel Whitmore Marrying 25-Year-Old Maya

(Photo Credits: X)

Following this, several netizens started trolling the couple, even calling the bride a "gold digger." One of the users wrote, "No, from the moment she saw his money, she knew he was her soulmate!!" Another said, "She means from the moment she saw his wallet." The third user quipped, "We all know the reason for this marriage." Fact Check: Did Govinda Make a Cameo Appearance in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’? Here’s the Truth Behind Viral AI-Generated Videos of Bollywood Actor As Blue Humanoid That Left Netizens Confused.

Fact Check: News of 85-Year-Old Millionaire Samuel Whitmore Marrying 25-Year-Old Maya Is Fake

While the claim gained buzz on social media, it is unverified and misleading. Checks across multiple credible sources found no evidence of such a marriage or of a real individual matching the description of Samuel Whitmore. No reputable media outlet has reported on it, and the visuals circulating online appear to be edited or AI-generated.

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Did 85-Year-Old Millionaire Samuel Whitmore Marry 25-Year-Old Maya in Las Vegas? Fact Check of the Viral Social Media Post
Claim :

An 85-year-old millionaire named Samuel Whitmore married a 25-year-old woman, Maya, in Las Vegas.

Conclusion :

The claim is fake and the visuals circulating online appear to be edited or AI-generated.

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