The Dougherty Dozen, a family of 13 known for their food and lifestyle content on TikTok and YouTube, has captured the attention of millions. Run by Alicia Dougherty, the family’s online presence boasts 6.7 million followers on TikTok and 1.53 million subscribers on YouTube. Their story, beginning with overcoming infertility and adopting their eldest son Alex in 2010, has resonated with a large audience. However, with fame comes scrutiny, and recently, rumors have been circulating online regarding the eldest Dougherty child, Alex.
Whispers and speculations began to spread across TikTok, questioning the well-being of Alex Dougherty. These rumors reached a fever pitch, with some online posts suggesting the unthinkable – that Alex Dougherty had passed away. The source of much of this speculation appeared to stem from a TikTok account, dougherty.dozenss, which shared dramatic “Rest In Peace” posts, complete with “In Loving Memory” imagery and even a virtual gravestone. These posts quickly gained traction, leading many viewers to genuinely believe the false claims about Alex. The comments section of Alex’s own TikTok video from July 8th was flooded with messages of condolences, further indicating the widespread belief in this online hoax.
Alex Dougherty of Dougherty Dozen Debunks Death Rumors
Despite the alarming rumors circulating on social media, the truth is far from tragic. Alex Dougherty is alive and well, and he has directly addressed the false claims about his death. Responding to a comment that read “Fly high Alex” on July 18th, Alex took to TikTok to set the record straight. In a video featuring himself and his girlfriend in a car, Alex playfully debunked the rumors with the caption: “GUESS WHOS D3AD…… im joking im not dead. Rumors are lies just remember that.” This direct response from Alex himself served to reassure concerned fans and dismantle the online hoax.
Further solidifying the fact that the rumors were baseless, Alex personally replied to a skeptical commenter named Ian Bressler, who questioned the authenticity of Alex’s response video, suggesting it might be an old draft posted posthumously. Alex directly refuted this claim, stating, “I’m still alive brother.” This interaction provided further confirmation to fans and followers that Alex was indeed alive and actively engaging on social media. Having just turned 18 on February 7th and recently graduated high school, Alex continues to be an active presence on TikTok under the handle @alexdoughertydozen12, where he enjoys a substantial following of over 329,000. The death rumors, while briefly alarming, have been definitively proven false, much to the relief of the Dougherty Dozen’s many fans.
