Analysis Summary
The article accurately reports the death of Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall at age 95, a fact corroborated by BBC, Maryland Daily Record, and Film Stories. However, its claim that he died on Feb. 15, 2026, is contradicted by these same sources, which indicate his passing occurred on or around Feb. 17, 2026. The article's tone is neutral.
Source: CBS News
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Analyzed on 2/18/2026
Factual Score
50
Bias Level
5
Tone
positive
Claims Found
10
Robert Duvall gave a visiting reporter an impromptu tango lesson.
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall was an Academy Award-winning actor.
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall had an Oscar-winning performance as a country singer in "Tender Mercies."
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall loved westerns.
Confidence: 60%
A "Sunday Morning" profile of Robert Duvall aired on June 25, 2006.
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall starred in "The Godfather."
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall starred in "Apocalypse Now."
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall starred in the TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove."
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall talked with Rita Braver about his career in the "Sunday Morning" profile.
Confidence: 60%
Robert Duvall discussed his early days hanging out with Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman.
Confidence: 60%