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Snopes→ Dorothy Schmidt Cole, Oldest Living Marine, Dies at 107

2021-01-16 Cole enlisted as one of the earliest female Marine reservists following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Joanne Rogers, Widow of TV’s Famed Mister Rogers, Dies at 92

2021-01-15 Joanne Rogers, an an accomplished concert pianist who celebrated and protected the legacy of her husband, the beloved children's TV host Mister Rogers, has died in Pittsburgh. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Report: Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher Dies in Las Vegas

2021-01-14 Fischbacher and his longtime show business partner, Roy Horn, astonished millions with their extraordinary magic tricks until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act’s famed white tigers. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Sheldon Adelson, Casino Mogul and GOP Power Broker, Dies

2021-01-12 The casino mogul was at one point the third richest man in the world. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Tommy Lasorda, Fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers Manager, Dies at 93

2021-01-08 The Dodgers said the former manager had a heart attack at his home in Fullerton, California. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Capitol Police Says Officer Dies After ‘Riots’

2021-01-08 The U.S. Capitol Police are reporting that Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick has died due to injuries sustained while on-duty during the riots at the Capitol. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Neil Sheehan, Pentagon Papers Reporter, Vietnam Author, Dies

2021-01-07 Sheehan's account of the Vietnam War, “A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam,” took him 15 years to write. Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: U.S. Will NOT Spend Tax Dollars On ‘Gender Studies’ In Pakistan As Part Of COVID-19 Relief And Government Funding

2021-01-06 Does the recent legislation that funds aid to Americans economically hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic also provide tax dollars for "gender studies" in Pakistan? No, that's not true: Though they were voted on as one package, the COVID Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Tanya Roberts, Bond Girl and ‘That ’70s Show’ Star, Dies

2021-01-04 Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill,” appeared in the final season of “Charlie’s Angels” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has died in Los Angeles. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone:’ Singer Gerry Marsden Dies at 78

2021-01-04 Gerry Marsden was lead singer of the 1960s Liverpool group Gerry and the Pacemakers Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Virginia State Sen. Chafin Dies after Catching Coronavirus

2021-01-03 60-year-old Republican state senator Ben Chafin represented southwest Virginia and was from Russell County. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ MF Doom, Masked Rapper Known for Complex Lyrics, Dies at 49

2021-01-01 The British-born rapper's cause of death has not been released. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Famed French Designer Pierre Cardin Dies at 98

2020-12-29 Cardin’s name embossed thousands of products from wristwatches to bed sheets. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Baseball Hall of Famer, Knuckleballer Phil Niekro Dies at 81

2020-12-27 Niekro won 318 games over his 24-year career, which ended in 1987 at age 48 after he made one final start with the Braves. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ ‘Club Kid’ Killer Michael Alig Dies; Overdose Suspected

2020-12-26 Notorious “club kid” killer Michael Alig, who served 17 years in prison for killing his roommate over a drug debt in a case that became a book and film, has died of a suspected drug overdose six years after his release, police said. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ K.T. Oslin, Country Singer of ‘80’s Ladies,’ Dies at 78

2020-12-22 K.T. Oslin's albums “80′s Ladies” and “This Woman” both sold more than 1 million copies. Go to site post…»

Claim-Reviews – Health Feedback→ COVID-19 vaccine candidates are generally safe and effective at preventing disease; ongoing studies investigate whether the vaccine can also reduce transmission

2020-12-18 REVIEW The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to the general population, in particular healthcare workers, having received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S Food and Drug Administrat Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett in First ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy, Dies

2020-12-18 As the Mandalorian bounty hunter Boba Fett, Bulloch made off with a froze-in-carbonite Han Solo in 1980′s “The Empire Strikes Back." Go to site post…»

Top Fact Checks→ SARS-CoV-19 antibodies only last six weeks, so you will have to get vaccinated every six weeks.

2020-12-16 No reputable source has said that you have to get the COVID-19 vaccination every six weeks. Go to site post…»

Top Fact Checks→ Dead bodies cannot spread COVID-19.

2020-12-15 There is scant evidence about transmitting COVID-19 through handling dead bodies. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ John Le Carre, Who Probed Murky World of Spies, Dies at 89

2020-12-14 John le Carre was the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold War espionage thriller. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Actor Carol Sutton of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Dies at 76

2020-12-13 Sutton died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Charley Pride, a Country Music Black Superstar, Dies at 86

2020-12-13 Pride died Saturday in Dallas of complications from Covid-19, according to a spokesperson. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, Who Played Deebo in ‘Friday,’ Dies

2020-12-11 “He was a gentle giant. He had a smile as broad as you could imagine. He’s going to be missed by so many. We’re all devastated.” Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Dick Allen, Fearsome Hitter and 7-Time All-Star, Dies at 78

2020-12-07 Allen’s No. 15 was retired by the Phillies in September, an honor that was considered long overdue by many for one of the franchise’s greatest players. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ David Lander of ‘Squiggy’ Fame from ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Dies at 73

2020-12-06 Lander was best known for playing the goofy greaser Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman on the television show. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies at 86

2020-12-02 Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, has died. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Dave Prowse, Actor Who Played Darth Vader, Dies at 85

2020-11-29 Prowse was a three-time British weightlifting champion and represented England in weightlifting at the 1962 Commonwealth Games before breaking into movies. Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Many Studies Find Masks DO Work Against The Spread Of COVID-19

2020-11-25 Do many studies find that cloth masks don't stop viruses like COVID? No, that's not true: An article making that claim does not cite any recent or specific studies showing masks don't work. To the contrary, the Centers for Disease Control Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Argentine Soccer Great Diego Maradona Dies at 60

2020-11-25 Famed for the “Hand of God” goal in which he punched the ball into England’s net during the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, Maradona captivated fans over a two-decade career with a bewitching style of play that was all his own. Go to site post…»

Top Fact Checks→ Boris Johnson announces a ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030.

2020-11-24 The ban is a part of Johnson's 'green industrial revolution' to tackle climate change and create jobs in industries such as nuclear energy. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Bodies of Man and His Slave Unearthed from Ashes at Pompeii

2020-11-21 Skeletal remains of what are believed to have been a rich man and his male slave attempting to escape death from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago have been discovered in Pompeii. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Contestant Dies After Completing ‘Wipeout’ Obstacle Course

2020-11-21 The reality competition show has contestants navigate an extreme obstacle course featuring giant balls and pitfalls that often result in spectacular crashes. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Celtics Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn Dies at Age 86

2020-11-10 Tommy Heinsohn, who as a Boston Celtics player, coach and broadcaster over more than 60 years was with the team for all 17 of its NBA championships, has died. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Cat at Northeast’s Highest Peak Dies After 12 Years on Duty

2020-11-10 Marty, a black Maine coon cat, succumbed to “an unforeseen illness," Mount Washington Summit Operations Manager Rebecca Scholand said in a news release. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Alex Trebek, Long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ Host, Dies at 80

2020-11-08 Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of school-master strictness, has died. Go to site post…»

The Dispatch Fact Check→ Are Doctors Profiting by Reporting That ‘Everybody Dies of COVID’?

2020-11-03 a.image2.image-link.image2-683-1024 { padding-bottom: 66.69921875%; padding-bottom: min(66.69921875%, 683px); width: 100%; height: 0; } a.image2.image-link.image2-683-1024 i Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 78

2020-10-24 Jerry Jeff Walker, a Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles,” has died at age 78.< Go to site post…»

Snopes→ James Randi, Dazzling Magician and Skeptic, Dies at 92

2020-10-22 The Florida-based James Randi Educational Foundation announced that its founder has passed away. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Fred Dean, 68, Fearsome Pass Rusher of 49ers’ Dynasty, Dies

2020-10-15 Dean, the Hall of Fame pass rusher for the San Francisco 49ers, was hospitalized last week with the coronavirus and was on a ventilator and in intensive care, according to former teammate Dwight Hicks. Go to site post…»

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