James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97
James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97
He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, and was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie “Apollo 13.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate. The claim about Lovell's death at 97 is supported by the Facebook post mentioning his 97th birthday in 2025. The article appears neutral and balanced.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97
- Verification Source #2: The Facebook post celebrates Captain Lovell's 97th birthday in March 2025. The NY Times article is dated August 8, 2025, suggesting he lived to be 97.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970
- Verification Source #5: The Apollo 13 document lists James A. Lovell, Jr. as Commander.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie “Apollo 13.”
- Assessment: Unverified, but widely known and plausible.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2 indicates Lovell's 97th birthday in March 2025, supporting the claim of his death at 97 in August 2025.
- Source 5 confirms James A. Lovell, Jr. as Commander of Apollo 13.