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Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2023-06-13): Tim Allen's comedic life on stage and in film and TV [...] To millions, he'll always be known as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor. But there are many other faces to actor and comedian Tim Allen. While the hit TV sitcom 'Home Improvement' certainly cemented his reputation as one of America's favorite funny guys, Allen also delivered an equally famous role as Santa Claus in a series of well-received Christmas-themed movies, and is celebrated as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the hugely successful 'Toy Story' franchise. But it hasn't always been smiles and laughter. An infamous brush with the law early in his career saw Allen entertain jail time, and his big-screen appearances haven't always been met with chuckles and cheer. A master of stand-up, however, he remains one of the kings of comedy, and after some 45 years in the industry he is still making us laugh. So, what's so amusing about Tim Allen? Click through and applaud one of the best comics in show business.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2022-11-10): Tim Allen was born in Denver, Colorado on June 13, 1953 as Timothy Alan Dick. He grew up in a large family – the third oldest of six children – with two parents holding dependable career jobs. The family’s classic American story took a severe turn in November 1964, when Allen’s father was killed in a car accident with a drunk driver. Allen was only eleven years old. [...] Tim Allen’s happy smile and Average Joe persona have endeared him to millions of fans worldwide. Throw in three legendary characters – Tim the Toolman Taylor, Buzz Lightyear, and Santa Claus – and Allen’s career has been nothing short of magical. [...] Disney D23 Legend page – Tim Allen
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Actor and comedian Tim Allen was born Timothy Alan Dick in Denver, Colorado on June 13, 1953. His father died in a car accident when he was just eleven. Allen’s mother re-married and moved Tim and his five siblings to join her husband and his three children in Birmingham, Michigan. While growing up outside of Detroit, Allen developed a love for cars. Allen attended Central Michigan University before transferring to Western Michigan University in 1974. He graduated in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications and a minor in philosophy and design. [...] Allen broke into the film industry in 1995 with The Santa Clause and, around the same time, became an author with his first book, Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man. He published his second book, I’m Not Really Here in 1996. Allen’s film career continued to flourish with two sequels to The Santa Clause, Galaxy Quest, the Toy Story films, Christmas with the Kranks, For Richer or Poorer and Shaggy Dog. Tim Allen continues to act and perform stand up along with car collecting and running his two companies, Boxing Cat Films and Time Allen Design.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2022-10-24): Jordan was behind the wheel of a BMW when he crashed into the side of a building at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street at 9:30 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department Officer Lizeth Lomeli told The Times. The longtime actor and writer was declared dead at the scene. [...] Several people visited the site to take photos and somberly stare at the makeshift memorial. [...] David Shaul, the actor’s representative, issued a statement on his death.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2023-01-20): His manner of death was classified as natural. A toxicology screening was negative for marijuana, alcohol and other drugs, the agency's report said.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2023-08-07): We need your help. [...] If Your Time is short [...] More by Grace Abels
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-05-08): Tim Allen was one of the biggest celebrities of the 1990s and early 2000s, thanks to a starring role in the sitcom Home Improvement. [...] Tim Allen was born Timothy Alan Dick on June 13, 1953, in Denver, Colorado. He was the third of six children born to Martha, a community services worker, and Gerald, a real estate agent. When he was 11, Allen's father died in a car accident involving a drunk driver. His mother remarried two years later and moved her children to Michigan to be with her new husband and his three children.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-07-08): FACT CHECK: No, Tim Allen Did Not Die In Car Accident In June 2024 2024-07-08 2024-07-08 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE [...] WyoFile6 days ago checkyourfact.com1 day ago
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-06-29): According to a June 24 Facebook post, "(Two) hours ago. Actor and comedian Tim Allen.. died suddenly at the hospital, confirmed as…" With the last sentence left unfinished, the post includes a photo of Allen, a car accident, and the headline "Breaking News. The link in the post does not link to an article, but triggers a browser security alert. [...] This is not the first time viral claims have spread online that Allen died; it happened in 2020 as well. We rate the claim that Allen died in a car accident False.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-04-02): To enable cookies, follow the instructions for your browser below. [...] 7. Select the Safari icon to return to Safari. [...] 9. Select the Safari icon to return to Safari.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-10-01): Timothy Alan Dick (born June 13, 1953), known professionally as Tim Allen, is an American actor and comedian. He is known for playing Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement (1991–1999) for which he won a Golden Globe Award and Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing (2011–2021). He voices Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise for which he won an Annie Award and played Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in The Santa Clause franchise (1994–present). [...] - ^ a b "Tim Allen: Actor: Biography". timAllen.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved June 12, 2010. [...] - ^ Anderson, Brad (May 5, 2021). "Tim Allen Is A Car Nut – And This Is His Incredible Collection". Carscoops. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-07-14): We need your help. [...] Interview with Abigail Gardner, Allegheny County Director of Communications, July 15, 2024 [...] More by Grace Abels
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-06-24): No, actor Tim Allen didn’t die in a car accident [...] According to a June 24 Facebook post, "(Two) hours ago. Actor and comedian Tim Allen.. died suddenly at the hospital, confirmed as…" With the last sentence left unfinished, the post includes a photo of Allen, a car accident, and the headline "Breaking News. The link in the post does not link to an article, but triggers a browser security alert. [...] We rate the claim that Allen died in a car accident False.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-07-08): A post shared on Facebook claims actor and comedian Tim Allen died in a car accident on June 24, 2024. [...] A Facebook post, published on June 24 at 7 p.m., claims Allen has died, showing his headshot next to an image of a heavily damaged vehicle. "BREAKING NEWS FATAL CAR ACCIDENT," reads text shown on the image. The post’s caption reads, "2 hours ago. Actor and comedian Tim Allen.. died suddenly at the hospital been confirmed as.." It cuts off at the end, except for the phrase "see more" along with a broken link that shows a "404 Not Found" error message.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-02-22): Meanwhile, paramedics arrived in an ambulance at 1 p.m.. Learning that their services weren't needed, they disappeared back the way they came a few minutes later. [...] Back in her room, Richardson initially showed no ill effects from the incident. She even made light of it in a phone call to her husband, in Toronto to shoot a film, relaying the news with a casual, "Oh, darling. I've taken a tumble in the snow." But anxiety levels climbed as the actress began complaining of a headache and showing signs of confusion. Another call for an ambulance was placed at 3 p.m., the dispatcher indicating the increased urgency of the situation.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2015-04-29): A list of people who have died tragically and will be missed. Rest in peace. [...] He died suddenly on March 10, 2010 in Burbank, California, of pneumonia.Died age 38, pulmonary edema- Actor - Producer - Writer [...] Soon afterwards, he landed his last television role in Fingrene væk fra min teenagedatter (2002), based on the popular book. On this sitcom he played "Paul Hennessey", a loving, yet rational dad, who laid down the ground rules for his three children and dealt with such topics as curfews, sex, drugs, getting arrested, etc. The show was a ratings winner in its first season and won a People's Choice Award for Best New Comedy and also won for Favorite Comedy Series by the Family Awards. While working on "8 Simple Rules," he also starred in his second-to-last film, Manhood (2003). That same year, he felt ill, while rehearsing on set, and was taken across the street to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, where he was mistakenly treated for a heart attack, only to be diagnosed with an aortic dissection, which was a tear in the wall of the aorta. He underwent surgery and died on September 11, 2003, just six days shy of his 55th birthday. Before his death, he starred in his last film, Bad Santa (2003), which was dedicated to his memory.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Two of his other interests were growing roses and singing in his church choir. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Kevin, a daughter, Paula, and two grandchildren. [...] He is survived by his wife Dorothy, to whom he was married for almost 62 years, and five children: Dennis, Catherine Kreuter, Michael, George, and Linda Conti. [...] He was placed on the retired list in1995 at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He lived for many years in Palos Verdes Estates and Atascadero in California before moving to Oregon. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and competitive marksmanship. Allen is survived by his wife Patricia, of Gleneden Beach; sons Brad and Scott; daughter Teresa; and five grandchildren.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-02-13): Gallery Credit: Sophia Crisafulli [...] Gallery Credit: Jacklyn Krol
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2018-01-25): People who died in traffic accidents [...] Died in a car crash in Fuenmayor, Spain.- Actress - Soundtrack [...] He was killed in a car accident on January 4, 1960, in the small town of Villeblevin, France, in the car driven by his publisher and close friend Michel Gallimard, who also died in the accident.- Actor - Music Department - Soundtrack
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2023-07-19): Tim Allen in 'The Santa Clause' In the 1994 family comedy, Allen plays a divorcee who accidentally kills a Santa impersonator on Christmas Eve — and is transported to the North Pole to take over Santa’s duties. At first skeptical that the whole stint is just a wild dream, he begins to believe it after he suddenly gains weight and grows a thick, white beard. [...] This story was first published in December of 2016 and has been regularly updated to include more items.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-02-22): When the word "teenager" was still in relatively new usage, Dean’s brief life — on- and of-screen — and sudden death from injuries sustained in a car accident would come to represent a symbol of modern masculinity in the mid-to-late 1950s, a precursor to the counter-culture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. [...] German Porsche-trained mechanic Rolf Wütherich encouraged Dean to drive the Porsche from Los Angeles to Salinas to get a feel for the new automobile, rather than tow it on a trailer behind the Ford station wagon in which he originally planned to make the journey. Dean was ticketed for speeding at 3:30 p.m., just over two hours before his untimely death. Dean was killed when the 550 Spyder he was driving collided with a Ford Tudor sedan along then-U.S. Route 446 near Cholame, California. The Ford, driven by 23-year-old Cal Poly student Donald Turnupseed, was turning at an intersection when the two cars hit almost head-on, resulting in massive damage to Dean’s Porsche. The actor died almost instantly while his passenger, Wütherich, was badly injured but survived.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-05-31): John Edward Bogue passed away suddenly at age 72 in Savannah GA on August 27, 2024 from injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lukas. Survivors in his family include sisters, Barbara Pieper and family and Catherine Horvath and family. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward Bogue and Cecelia Barch Bogue. John was also a cat dad to Clarence and Shelburne, and was predeceased by cat buddies Dennett, Tillbury, Rulley, Britzka, and Dickens. John was born in New York on September 11. The day took on extra meaning in the year of 2001 when he and ... [...] Robert G. Allen died peacefully on January 3, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1929 to the late George and Mary. He is survived by friends and family that will miss him dearly. ... [...] John Allen Davis closed out his final trip around the sun on Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at his home in Sunbury, Georgia. Allen was born on June 10th, 1959, the eldest son of four children to Brandt Wilson Davis and Jean Marie Davis. After several years living in Hollywood, Florida, the family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where Allen would spend the majority of his childhood. Allen received a Bachelor’s degree in History from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Allen was also a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Allen married the love of his life, Maury Jones Davis, on ...
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2020-07-31): Good news for Tim Allen, and fans of Tim Allen: Tim Allen is alive. As sometimes happens on social media, Allen became a trending topic on Twitter this week—which led to some users wondering whether the Last Man Standing star had unexpectedly died. Allen, fortunately, took his moment in the social media spotlight in stride. "Imagine my surprise when I woke up this morning to a beautiful day in Michigan only to find out I'm dead?!" he wrote on Thursday. "How did it happen? Can anyone tell me? I'm DYING to know."
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-09-27): References [edit]- ^ Cerone, Daniel (September 17, 1991). "Tim Allen's Power Tools : Television: The comic who had Disney and cable executives abuzz parlayed his luck to develop 'Home Improvement.'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 8, 2012. [...] - ^ "Home Improvement". TimAllen.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015. [...] - ^ Visiting Tim Allen at Home. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2023-12-24): DETROIT — Local man Stuart Bask magically began his transformation into an unfunny conservative after he accidentally killed comedian Tim Allen and discovered that he would now have to take his place and be just as annoying as his predecessor, confirmed worried sources. "I was a little drunk driving downtown and this dude just walked in front of my car out of nowhere. At first, I thought about driving off, but I figured I should check to see if the guy was alive and sure enough it was that dude Tim Allen from ‘Home Improvement,’" said Bask about the inciting incident that led to his incredible transformation. "I checked his pockets for a wallet or some cocaine, because, ya know, it’s Tim Allen. What I found was even more incredible and even worse for my health. There was a note saying ‘If something should happen to me, log in to Twitter from my phone. My followers will know what to do.’ And ever since that day, I can’t stop Tweeting quotes from ‘The Art of War’ and lazy jokes about Hunter Biden’s laptop."
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-09-29): The following is a list of television performers who died during production of the television show in which they were appearing. In many cases, a show will handle the death of an actor by killing off their character or otherwise writing them out of the show. In other cases, the show may recast the part with another actor. In extreme cases, the show may be cancelled outright.
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-10-03): "Christian, Madita and Annik, you will be missed. May you rest in peace," The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky wrote in a social media tribute. "My prayers are with you and your entire Agency family. You are a great friend, father, husband, actor and agent. You made us laugh, you care more than most. You are missed and loved."
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
Evidence (2024-01-03): His other film credits included "The Big Bounce" (in which he appeared with his second wife, Leigh Taylor-Young), "Wild Rovers," "Nickelodeon," "A Bridge Too Far," "The Driver," "Oliver's Story" (a poorly-received sequel to "Love Story"), "The Main Event," "Irreconcilable Differences," "Tough Guys Don't Dance," and "Knight of Cups." [...] He authored a candid memoir, "The Friedkin Connection," and directed well-received movies adapted from Tracy Letts plays, including "Bug" and "Killer Joe." Other credits included "The Brink's Job," "Jade," "Rules of Engagement," a TV remake of "12 Angry Men," and episodes of "The Twilight Zone," "Tales From the Crypt," "Rebel Highway," and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." [...] He also acted on stage and in films under his own name, including "Oliver!," "Waiting for Godot," "Bedazzled," "The Getting of Wisdom," "Spice World," "Nicholas Nickleby," and "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie." He wrote for the satirical magazine Private Eye, had a BBC series of his own, and voiced Bruce the shark in "Finding Nemo."
Claim: “Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.” (Facebook Post, 2024-06-24)
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Claim: “Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public.” (Darren Jackson, 2020-05-27)
Evidence (2020-05-27): Health experts say Americans should wear a face mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but President Trump has been reluctant to do so in public. Democrat Darren Jackson, the minority leader in the North Carolina House of Representatives, said two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump's decision. There's one poll that supports his exact claim, and several others showing that roughly 66% of Americans want Trump to wear a mask.
Claim: “Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public.” (Darren Jackson, 2020-05-27)
Evidence (2020-05-27): "Two thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public, and the vast majority supports elected officials being required to wear masks in government buildings," Jackson tweeted. [...] Their poll question asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of Donald Trump’s decision NOT to wear a face mask while in public?" [...] Jackson said "two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public and the vast majority supports elected officials being required to wear masks in government buildings."
Claim: “Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public.” (Darren Jackson, 2020-05-27)
Evidence (2023-11-09): Calculating possible fallout of Trump’s dismissal of face masks [...] Hahn estimates that as many as 12,000 COVID-related deaths can be attributed to Trump’s negative or false assertions about face masks, but he readily acknowledges that his results hinge on sets of assumptions of how much influence the president’s comments had on mask-wearing behavior. [...] "If you assume that 25 percent of the people who don’t wear masks are doing so because of Trump’s statements about masks, whether they hear it directly or whether they hear it through the media, then we can calculate that more than 4,200 people have died as a consequence of the president’s statements," he said. If 50 percent or 75 percent did not wear masks because of Trump, 8,356 or 12,202 of those deaths, respectively, can be attributed to Trump. Hahn said 75 percent is "probably high" while 25 percent is "probably low."
Claim: “Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public.” (Darren Jackson, 2020-05-27)
Evidence (2020-06-30): Another 23% say masks should rarely or never be worn. Trump has been caught on camera once wearing a mask. But Pence and members of the White House coronavirus task force frequently appear in public wearing masks. "If you want the return of college football this year, wear a face covering. If you want a chance at prom next spring, wear a face covering," Surgeon General Jerome Adams urged Americans. READ MORE: More Americans disapprove of Trump now than at any other time in his presidency Over the course of the crisis, the government has sent mixed messages on masks. As the first COVID-19 cases were identified on U.S. soil, top public health officials insisted masks should be reserved for front-line workers. In early April, the CDC issued a recommendation that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures were difficult to maintain. But Trump immediately undercut the CDC guidance by flatly stating that he wouldn’t be following it, suggesting it would be unseemly for the commander in chief to wear one as he meets with heads of states.
Claim: “Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public.” (Darren Jackson, 2020-05-27)
Evidence (2020-04-04): US President Donald Trump has said he will not wear a face mask despite new medical guidance advising Americans to do so. [...] The president - without a mask [...] Yet the president said he would not put on a mask: he said it would not look right for him to wear one in the Oval Office.