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- Lem Barney, an 80-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer for the Detroit Lions, was initially reported dead by the Hall of Fame but the statement was later retracted.
- Barney's family says he is alive and well, and his son confirmed he spoke with Barney, who is under constant care and in good health.
- The confusion arose from earlier media reports citing the Hall of Fame.
