The '#NowThatChersDead' meme originated in April 2013 following the announcement of the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Users on Twitter began using the hashtag #NowThatcherIsDead, but the lack of camel case or punctuation caused a significant portion of the internet to misread it as 'Now That Cher's Dead.' This led to a massive wave of panic and mourning for the legendary pop singer Cher, despite her being perfectly healthy. The meme serves as a classic example of how hashtag syntax can lead to viral misinformation and hilariously dark misunderstandings. It is frequently referenced whenever a celebrity's name trends for the wrong reason or as a cautionary tale for social media managers regarding readability.