“I’m Not Passed, I’m Very Much Alive!” — GG Derrico Shuts Down Fake Death Rumors With Her Real Health Update

If you’ve seen an “RIP GG” post floating around your Facebook feed this week, stop before you hit share. Marian “GG” Derrico — the beloved grandmother of 14 — is alive, and she has personally called those rumors exactly what they are: fraud.

Here’s the truth about where GG really stands, and why the Derrico fandom’s queen deserves better than a fake obituary.

The Fake “RIP GG” Posts Spreading on Facebook

Somewhere in the darker corners of the internet, AI clickbait sites have been cranking out fake obituaries claiming GG “passed away at 76 after a long battle with lung cancer.” The posts are designed to go viral: a tearful emoji, a condolence message, and a family they know millions of fans care about.

They are 100% fabricated. No family member has reported any such thing. No credible outlet has reported any such thing. These pages exist for one reason — clicks — and every share gives them exactly what they want.

GG’s Own Words: “I’m Not Passed, I’m Very Much Alive”

Back in March 2026, when a similar death hoax swept through Facebook, GG did something most celebrities never bother to do: she faced it head-on. She posted a video to her Instagram and Facebook family, looked straight into the camera, and said it plainly:

“I’m not passed, I’m very much alive, I’m here!”

She called the circulating posts fraudulent, confirmed she was 76 and alive, and asked her fans to help shut it down: “Go on your pages and let all your people know that this is fraudulent.” She even admitted she’d had no luck getting Facebook or Instagram to remove the fake posts herself — which is exactly why the fandom has to do the debunking for her.

The Real Health Update: Where GG Stands Now

Now for the part that actually matters. The fake posts are fiction, but GG’s health fight is real — and it has been for over a decade.

GG first battled lung cancer back in 2014. When the disease returned, viewers watched her fight play out on the show: in a Season 4 checkup scene, her doctor delivered the news every fan was praying for — the tumor had shrunk to roughly a third of its original size. Then came a heart emergency that landed her in surgery; through tears, she told the cameras, “I literally thought I was gonna die. I prayed to God and asked him to take care of my family.”

Deon once posted a photo from the emergency room holding his mother’s hand — she was dehydrated with dangerously low potassium. In a follow-up video, GG thanked her fans and said her treatment was going well and her health was stabilizing.

As of 2026, GG continues her cancer treatment in Las Vegas, staying close to the grandchildren who adore her. There is no new crisis to report — and that is precisely the point. The family has not announced any decline. The hoax sites just hope you won’t check.

Why the Family Needs Their Queen Right Now

Look at what this family has been through: a divorce that ended a 19-year marriage in June 2024, Karen’s criminal case — still open in Nevada courts, and she is presumed innocent — and a family home lost at auction. Through all of it, one thing has not changed: GG is the compass.

Deon said it himself — the family crisis unexpectedly brought mother and son closer than ever. In our own fandom ranking, GG landed at number one, and it wasn’t even a contest. She’s the one thing Team Deon, Team Karen, and everyone in between still agrees on.

How Fans Can Actually Show Up for GG

Want to help the woman who held this family together? It’s simple:

1. Do not share the RIP posts. Every share feeds the algorithm that keeps them alive.
2. Correct them when you see them in groups. A quick “this is fake — GG debunked it herself” takes ten seconds.
3. Keep the prayers coming. The fight is real, even if the obituaries aren’t.

GG has never asked the fandom for much. This week, she’s asking for the truth.

What’s your favorite GG moment from the show — and what would you say to her today? Drop a 🙏 in the comments for the queen.