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Death by media

guardianAn essay on the subject of films about poets referred in error to the suicide of Ted Hughes’s second wife. His partner Assia Wevill killed herself in 1969 – but Carol Hughes, his second wife, is alive. We apologise for this mistake (Film, 31 October, page 19, Guide). Link

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southchinaAn article by Katie Lau which ran in yesterday’s Life section headlined “Divas celebrate a love that endures” incorrectly identified composer Joseph Koo Ka-fai as being deceased. The error is regretted. The celebrated musician is in fact very much alive.

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latimesIranian aviation: A Sept. 15 article in Section A about the poor safety record of Iran’s civil aviation industry said the managing director of Aria Air and his son were among those killed in a plane crash in late July. The son was not on the flight and was not killed. Link

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boston_globeCorrection: Because of an editing error, a story in yesterday’s Metro section about Curt Schilling’s possible run for Senate incorrectly referred to former senator Edward W. Brooke III as being dead. Because of a reporting error, his surname was also misspelled. Link

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IN "Vision for a hospice served up at brekkie" (NewsMail, August 25) the NewsMail incorrectly reported Veronique Dorron’s husband had passed away. The NewsMail wishes to advise Ms Dorron’s husband remains in good health. The NewsMail apologises for any distress caused.

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sfchronicleA story about domestic violence striking a Martinez family incorrectly stated that the son of murder victim Catalina Torres was an orphan. His father is still alive. Link

 

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guardianA passing reference in a sketch yesterday unintentionally brought the life of the actor Peter Sallis to a premature end (Wordsmith Hoggart has his say, page 12). Many apologies. Link

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WE would like to apologise for an error on our website earlier today whereby a headline incorrectly said that a motorcyclist who had been in an accident had died.

This was not the case. In fact Kris Smart, 20, from Pinehurst, who broke his neck after crashing into a parked car in Poplar Avenue, Pinehurst, at 1.30am on Wednesday, is in Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital with serious injuries.

Doctors say Kris has begun to respond to treatment.

We sincerely apologise for any distress caused.

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msnbcA June 26 story about how sales of Michael Jackson merchandise could get a boost after his death incorrectly listed musician Chuck Berry as deceased. Chuck Berry, 82, is still alive and touring.

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oregonianAn obituary published Wednesday for Martha M. Webb, 39, was erroneous. Webb, who lives in Portland, is not deceased. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home was not involved in the placement of the obituary. The Oregonian regrets publication of the error. Link

Thanks, Michelle!

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guardianA column wrongly included Herman Daly in a list of great dead economists. He is, in fact, alive and well and a professor at the University of Maryland (It’s a funny old game, 1 June, page 22). Link

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hamilton_spectatorA story in Monday’s Spectator about the Sheraton falcons incorrectly reported that Bill Manson, husband of volunteer Ann Manson, had died. In fact, Bill Manson is alive and well and still very active in the community.
We apologize for the error.
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NPR kills South Korean president

npr2We incorrectly said that South Korean President Lee Myung-bak had killed himself. It was actually former President Roh Moo-hyun who committed suicide. Link

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newsjournalDOHERTY ALIVE: An article in Crossroads on Thursday incorrectly described Delaware athlete Billy Doherty. He is alive. Link

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nationalpostIn last Saturday’s Post Homes, the cover story about Peter Freedand the Fashion House development incorrectly said his father hadp assed away. Mr. Freed Sr. is very much still with us. We apologize for the error. Link

Yes, there’s a typo in the correction.

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trentontimesIn a story in yesterday’s Times on the Trenton Softball Hall of Fame, Harvey Hyman was referred to as the “late” Harvey Hyman. Mr. Hyman is alive and well. The Times apologizes for the error.

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westaustralianGreatly exaggerated: Perth theatre director Raymond Omodei assures us that he is alive and well after he was referred to as “the late Ray Omodei” in the obituary of architect Jeff Considine (Architect was pioneer of green design, page 77, April 7). We regret any embarrassment or inconvenience the error caused.

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star-ledgerA Page One story yesterday about the women’s social networking website CafeMom and its founder, Andrew Shue, referred incorrectly to Shue’s father as deceased. James Shue lives in Indianapolis.

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npr2The story incorrectly referred to “the late Joan Didion.” Joan Didion has not died. Link

Time Out New York makes an early call on Natasha Richardson

The following post appeared earlier this afternoon with the headline “RIP Natasha Richardson 1963–2009.” Since that time, TONY’s sources have clarified the situation: Richardson is brain dead but has not passed away. Sources close to the family indicate that they regard this as death. We will update you on this sad story as circumstances warrant. We apologize to the family and to our readers. Link

To recap: they reported that Richardson was dead hours before she actually passed away. Then they “clarified” to say she was brain dead. And to diminish their error, they claimed new sources told them that the family considered Richardson’s condition to be the same as death. Oh, and they’re sorry. But not sorry enough to stop using their sources.

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washpost4The Second Reading column in the March 6 Style section mistakenly said writer James Salter is dead. Link

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wennIn a story contained in WENN’s 2nd feed on 16 February 09, headlined “HARTNETT WINS BEST NEWCOMER FOR WEST END DEBUT”, we referred to FRANKIE VALLI as “the late singer”. We wish to make it clear that Frankie Valli has not passed away, and should not therefore have been referred to by WENN as “the late singer”. We would also like to apologise to Frankie Valli for any embarrassment or offence this article may have caused. Please amend this information in your database and on your websites. We apologise for any inconvenience caused………. WENN Editor. Link

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southlandtimesIn yesterday’s story a subbing error incorrectly implied that Ben Heather’s grandfather had died. We’re sorry about that. He’s very much alive.

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mtlgazetteAn editorial in yesterday’s Gazette incorrectly reported that Jean Lapierre, former president of the union representing the city’s blue-collar workers, is dead. We are pleased to report that Mr. Lapierre is in fact alive. We sincerely regret the error and apologize to Mr. Lapierre. Link

From the editorial in question, which remains uncorrected online:

… It turns out that the leadership of this union has, in the past at least, resorted to blackmail, slander and subterfuge to get its own way and to silence its rivals. Dissent, it appears, was as welcome in this supposedly democratic union as it was at the Kremlin. And while the man directly responsible for the horrors uncovered this week – former union president Jean Lapierre – is dead, many of his allies are still in office.

The error was pointed out by Patrick Lagacé, a blogger for the Montreal French-language daily La Presse.

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slateIn a Jan. 26 “Sports Nut,” Charles P. Pierce originally referred to the Eternal Word Television Network’s “late Mother Angelica.” While she no longer makes live appearances on the air due to her ill health, Mother Angelica is still living. Link