Jerry Lee Lewis Dies & 4 Other Stories TMZ Got Wrong
TMZ is often the first outlet to break news, but that doesn’t mean the tabloid is always correct. The latest example of running with a false story came on October 26 when…
TMZ is often the first outlet to break news, but that doesn't mean the tabloid is always correct.
The latest example of running with a false story came on October 26 when they reported rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis died at age 87. Shortly after publishing their story, they issued a retraction that read as follows:
"Jerry Lee Lewis is not dead ... as we previously reported.
We're told the rock 'n' roll legend is alive, living in Memphis. Earlier today we were told by someone claiming to be Lewis' rep that he had passed. That turned out not to be the case.
TMZ regrets the error."
Of course, this is far from the first time they've reported an incorrect story, including falsely reporting a celebrity's death. Here are four other times TMZ got the story wrong.
Miley Cyrus
Marcelo Hernandez/Getty ImagesSANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 19: Miley Cyrus perform during day two of Lollapalooza Chile 2022 at Parque Bicentenario Cerrillos on March 19, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)
Lil Wayne
Greg Doherty/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Lil Wayne performs onstage at the NBA 2K23 Launch Event at Rolling Greens on September 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for 2K)
Demi Lovato
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesWEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Demi Lovato attends Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 27, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation)
Paris Jackson
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesPARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Paris Jackson attends the Stella McCartney Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
