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Ashley Roberts wrongly announces that Dick Van Dyke is dead

Ashley Roberts accidentally announces Dick Van Dyke is dead live on air
  • Ashley Roberts mistakenly announced the death of actor Dick Van Dyke live on Heart Breakfast.
  • She confused the 100-year-old Mary Poppins star with James Van Der Beek.
  • James Van Der Beek, known for Dawson's Creek, had recently died aged 48 following a bowel cancer diagnosis.
  • Her co-host, Jamie Theakston, immediately corrected her on air.
  • Roberts subsequently apologised, confirming that Dick Van Dyke is still alive.
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