“David Hockney died at age 88.”

By Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) · Posted 12 Jun 2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026 · 90% confidence

Stating the obvious: this one doesn't count towards the Accountability Score.

What they posted

RIP David Hockney, 88. One of Britain’s greatest ever artists, a Yorkshireman to his bootstraps, my neighbour in Kensington (often saw him on local manoeuvres, albeit in a wheelchair more recently) and a wonderful character. Loved his quote: ‘Laugh a lot, it clears the lungs.’ https://t.co/82KBe8cBJI

Why it's Truth

Multiple independent wire services (Reuters, AP) and major outlets (NYT, Guardian, BBC, CNN) on June 12, 2026, confirmed via publicist statement that David Hockney died at age 88 on June 11, 2026.

Sources

• The New York Times
• Reuters
• AP News
• The Guardian
• BBC News
• CNN
• BBC News