Former BBC Breakfast anchor Louise Minchin was forced to clarify that she is “not dead” on Instagram after causing confusion with fans. Louise, who left the morning programme in 2021, announced that Last Breath will be the title of her next novel – but a quick Google search implied that she might have passed away.
She was forced to clear up: “I can confirm I am NOT dead, LAST BREATH is the title of my new thriller, not a reference to my health! It’ll be out in March and you can pre-order now, you could even be the first to buy it.”
Google AI Overview Clarifies
Louise shared a Google AI overview which promised: “Louise Minchin has not died, Last Breath is simply the title of her second fiction thriller novel, which is scheduled for release on March 11, 2027. The broadcaster and author is alive and has recently been recovering from frostbite after an Arctic charity cycling challenge.”
Fans React
Fans rushed to give Louise their best wishes, with one penning: “Yay! Looking forward to seeing you there, alive and well! And the book sounds amazing.” Somebody else gushed: “Very excited Louise – can’t wait, I’ll be pre-ordering!” While a third said: “Very glad there has been no death. See you in Harrogate!”
Book Inspiration
Louise explained about her book: “Just finished a big edit of my next thriller, which is inspired by my experience of free diving under ice in Finland. I am VERY excited about it, my main character is a champion free diver who I loved writing about even though her life is both chilling and tragic.”
