Global media platforms are abuzz with the news of Detroit Lions legend Lem Barney passing away. But is the news confirmed? Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, Barney dedicated 11 crucial years of his football journey to the Lions, and therefore, the reports of his demise were shocking enough for the fans. However, the updates turned out to be baseless an insider dug deeper to clear the air on the matter.

“So the report & statement from the HOF was premature,” Insider Dave Birkett wrote on X. “Just talked to Mel Farr Jr., he said he talked to Lem Barney III, who talked to Lem’s nurse, who said Lem is alive. “He’s fine. I don’t know where that report came from.” He said he got a picture sent of Lem w/his nurse today.”

So the report & statement from the HOF was premature. Just talked to Mel

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