CNN mistakenly broadcast a graphic claiming feminist icon Gloria Steinem had died in 2006, a falsehood that surfaced only days after the network had to issue an apology for using a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator in its coverage of the country star’s passing. The error sparked criticism over the network’s fact‑checking procedures and raised questions about the reliability of its visual content. CNN has not yet clarified how the mistake occurred, but the incident adds to a growing list of high‑profile missteps that have eroded public trust in mainstream media.
CNN aired a graphic that incorrectly said feminist icon Gloria Steinem died in 2006 -- just days after the network was forced to apologize for mistakenly using a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator in its coverage of the country legend’s death.
