Paul McCartney’s Visit to Phil Collins: A Fabricted Tale

LONDON, England – A rumor claiming Paul McCartney visited Phil Collins in a London hospital in early August 2025 and performed “Hey Jude” has been deemed false.

The story began circulating online, particularly on social media. A Facebook page called Rock & Roll Universe posted about the alleged hospital visit on August 3, 2025. The post included images and a detailed caption that painted an emotional scene, depicting McCartney arriving with his guitar to comfort Collins, who was reportedly battling health issues.

The post generated significant attention with over 88,000 reactions and 16,000 shares, leading many to believe the heartwarming narrative.

However, investigations by fact-checkers found no verifiable evidence of such an event. Searches across major news media outlets revealed no reporting on McCartney’s supposed visit. If it had occurred, it likely would have been widely covered.

Instead, the evidence suggested that the entire story was fabricated, part of a trend of inspirational tales about music legends appearing online, often with the aim of generating revenue from advertisements through sensationalism.

Additionally, some images associated with the story appeared to originate from artificial intelligence, raising further questions about their authenticity. For example, one portrayed Bob Dylan allegedly visiting Collins’ bedside, yet AI detection tools indicated a high likelihood of the image being artificially generated.

Snopes reached out to the Rock & Roll Universe page for clarification and is awaiting a response. Collins’ health status remains uncertain, though an article from People magazine noted he was recovering from knee surgery in July 2025.

This situation highlights the prevalence of fabricated stories, often classified as “glurge”—uplifting, but untrue narratives that circulate online. As the landscape of social media evolves, discerning fact from fiction remains crucial.