As investigative reports later clarified, the confusion arose after Balivo posted a social media message commemorating Gian Piero Raveggi, a prominent former Rai executive who had passed away. Several unscrupulous websites capitalised on the post, crafting sensationalist titles that confused the subject of the message, implying that it was the host herself who had died. This is a recurring nightmare for many public figures. The article on Attualissimo.it notes that "periodically, alarming fake news circulates on social networks regarding the death of the television host. These news stories turn out to be unfounded and without any evidence". Balivo, of course, continued to present La Volta Buona live, making the absurdity of the viral rumour immediately apparent, but the hoax was a potent reminder of how quickly misinformation can spread in a viral environment.
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However, this was not the only time Balivo was confronted with such a painful falsehood. In September 2025, during an episode of La volta buona , comedian Maurizio Mattioli was a guest. Balivo expressed her shock, revealing she had read a fake news story online claiming the actor had died. "I am happy to see him here because I read a piece of news that gave me a real fright," she said on air. "Maurizio Mattioli is dead." Mattioli, in turn, revealed he had been "killed off" online at least four times and had been forced to file a formal complaint with the postal police over the harassment. The article on Attualissimo