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Infamous fake news writer dead at 38

Paul Horner became notorious for publishing widely shared fake news stories on Facebook -- especially during the 2016 election. He was found dead in his bed in Arizona at the age of 38. Officials say he had a history of drug abuse and that evidence at the scene suggests it was an accidental overdose.
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