In a shocking development that has stunned absolutely no one with access to a history book, reports emerging from Europe indicate that former German leader Adolf Hitler has reportedly died.
Sources close to the situation say the controversial dictator, best known for starting a small disagreement called World War II, passed away sometime in 1945, although several conspiracy theorists on social media are only just receiving the memo.
A spokesperson for the International Association of Extremely Late News Reports confirmed the development at a press conference yesterday.
“Yes, after thorough investigation, we can now confirm that Adolf Hitler is no longer alive. Our reporters were delayed slightly… by about eighty years,” the spokesperson said while adjusting a stack of outdated newspapers.
Historians say the revelation may finally bring closure to millions of people who had been wondering what Hitler has been up to lately. Some speculated he might have been quietly running a bakery in Argentina, while others believed he had simply been avoiding WhatsApp group chats since 1945.
Meanwhile, several governments have welcomed the news.
“We strongly condemn his actions,” said one official, “and we are relieved to learn he will not be contesting in any upcoming elections.”
Social media reactions have been mixed. While many users expressed shock, others questioned the timing of the announcement.
“Why are we just hearing about this now?” one user posted. “This is why people don’t trust the mainstream media.”
At press time, historians confirmed they are also investigating fresh reports that Napoleon Bonaparte may have lost the Battle of Waterloo, though final confirmation is expected sometime around 2095.
