Another Wikipedia Goof-Death of Sinbad - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 03-15-2007, 11:51 PM

MIAMI - Actor-comedian Sinbad had the last laugh after his Wikipedia entry announced he was dead, the performer said Thursday. Rumors began circulating Saturday regarding the posting, said Sinbad, who first got a telephone call from his daughter. The gossip quieted, but a few days later the 50-year-old entertainer said the phone calls, text messages and e-mails started pouring in by the hundreds.

"Saturday I rose from the dead and then died again," the Los Angeles-based entertainer told The Associated Press in a phone interview.

The St. Petersburg-based company, which describes itself as "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit," leaves it to a vast user community to catch factual errors and other problems. Apparently, someone edited it to say Sinbad died of a heart attack. By the time the error was caught, e-mail links of the erroneous page had been forwarded to hundreds of people.

A note on Sinbad's Wikipedia page Thursday night said the site has been temporarily protected from editing to deal with vandalism.

Wikipedia was created in 2001 as a Web research tool. It has more than 1.6 million articles, contributed by members of the public.

A telephone call and an e-mail left for Wikipedia were not immediately returned Thursday night.

When asked if he was upset about the mix-up, Sinbad, whose real name is David Adkins, just laughed.

"It's gonna be more commonplace as the Internet opens up more and more. It's not that strange," the Los Angeles-based entertainer told the Associated Press in a phone interview.

Sinbad, who is currently on the road doing stand up, said he hasn't received an apology from the Internet site. He has appeared in the films, "Houseguest," and "Jingle All the Way."

80sTrivia · 03-16-2007, 05:55 AM

This is why I never believe celebrity deaths that have been reported on Wiki or imbd.com because they are usually erroneous...

TripperFan · 03-16-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

This is why I never believe celebrity deaths that have been reported on Wiki or imbd.com because they are usually erroneous...

Agreed - Deal or Alive is the only website I'd trust.

Janice · 03-16-2007, 10:44 AM

I think some celebrities have something to do with these rumors to get themselves back in the news. Not saying this is the case with Sinbad, but I'm always skeptical when it comes to these reports. Nothing surprises me.

TJL · 03-16-2007, 10:51 AM

Okay, so Sinbad is alive.

Is his career still dead?

Brian Damage · 03-16-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Okay, so Sinbad is alive.

Is his career still dead?

Cactus Jack · 03-16-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Okay, so Sinbad is alive.

Is his career still dead?

I dont think he;s had any movies since Jingle All the Way

He can join the has been comedians club with Pauly Shore. Oh what a trip thatd be1

Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2007, 12:24 PM

I trust my DEATHBEEPER to give me the truth. I get an email notifying me.

He was on this morning on V100 in Los Angeles laughing abt the whole situation.

03-15-2007, 11:51 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,494	Another Wikipedia Goof-Death of Sinbad MIAMI - Actor-comedian Sinbad had the last laugh after his Wikipedia entry announced he was dead, the performer said Thursday. Rumors began circulating Saturday regarding the posting, said Sinbad, who first got a telephone call from his daughter. The gossip quieted, but a few days later the 50-year-old entertainer said the phone calls, text messages and e-mails started pouring in by the hundreds. "Saturday I rose from the dead and then died again," the Los Angeles-based entertainer told The Associated Press in a phone interview. The St. Petersburg-based company, which describes itself as "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit," leaves it to a vast user community to catch factual errors and other problems. Apparently, someone edited it to say Sinbad died of a heart attack. By the time the error was caught, e-mail links of the erroneous page had been forwarded to hundreds of people. A note on Sinbad's Wikipedia page Thursday night said the site has been temporarily protected from editing to deal with vandalism. Wikipedia was created in 2001 as a Web research tool. It has more than 1.6 million articles, contributed by members of the public. A telephone call and an e-mail left for Wikipedia were not immediately returned Thursday night. When asked if he was upset about the mix-up, Sinbad, whose real name is David Adkins, just laughed. "It's gonna be more commonplace as the Internet opens up more and more. It's not that strange," the Los Angeles-based entertainer told the Associated Press in a phone interview. Sinbad, who is currently on the road doing stand up, said he hasn't received an apology from the Internet site. He has appeared in the films, "Houseguest," and "Jingle All the Way."
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03-16-2007, 05:55 AM	#2
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03-16-2007, 10:44 AM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think some celebrities have something to do with these rumors to get themselves back in the news. Not saying this is the case with Sinbad, but I'm always skeptical when it comes to these reports. Nothing surprises me.