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February 12, 2026 6:45 am  #1


Embarrassing Error After Announcer Declares Dick van Dyke Dead

It was actually James Van Der Beek who passed away, not the 100 year old comedian. But somehow a British radio announcer got them confused.

Dick Van Dyke announced dead in awkward on-air blunder as host says 'I'm so sorry'
 

 

February 12, 2026 7:36 am  #2


Re: Embarrassing Error After Announcer Declares Dick van Dyke Dead

RadioActive wrote:

It was actually James Van Der Beek who passed away, not the 100 year old comedian. But somehow a British radio announcer got them confused.

Dick Van Dyke announced dead in awkward on-air blunder as host says 'I'm so sorry'
 

Yeah, I could see how one might confuse the two. 


PJ
 


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