'Fox & Friends' apologizes for making it seem like Ruth Bader Ginsburg died

The co-hosts later apologized and called it a 'big mistake.'
'Fox & Friends' apologizes for making it seem like Ruth Bader Ginsburg died
RBG is alive and well, thank you very much. Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

PSA: Ruth Bader Ginsburg is alive and well, thank you very much.

The Fox & Friends co-hosts apologized after a graphic aired on the show appeared to announce her death. Before Ainsley Earhardt's interview with a college professor about diverse viewpoints on Monday, the segment showed a photo of Ginsburg with "1933-2019" accompanying it.

"A technical error in the control room triggered a graphic of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a date on it," co-host Steve Doocy said in a later segment. "We don't want to make it seem like anything other than that was a mistake, that was an accident. We believe she is still at home recovering from surgery. Big mistake in the control room."

"We apologize," Earhardt added. "Big mistake, yes."

In a statement to the Hill, a Fox spokesperson said, “This was a technical error that emanated from the graphics team."

Ginsburg is working from home as she recovers from surgery. In December, she underwent a procedure to remove cancerous nodules from her lungs.

Although she missed oral arguments for the first time in her 25 years as a Supreme Court Justice, she's expected to make a full recovery and return to the bench.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Fox News praising Trump's State of the Union
A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. The caption at the bottom reads, "They are very creative when it comes to putting a positive spin on things."

Jimmy Kimmel slams Fox News for hypocritical response to recent Trump appearance
A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. Text is visible at the bottom of the screen.

'The Comeback' Season 3 sneaks in its first-ever 'Friends' reference
Lisa Kudrow, Ella Stiller, and Laura Silverman in "The Comeback."



More in Life
How to watch Chelsea vs. Port Vale online for free
Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea reacts

How to watch 'Wuthering Heights' at home: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's controversial romance now streaming
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi embracing in still from "Wuthering Heights"

How to watch New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers online for free
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders warms up

How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium online for free
Israel Reyes of Mexico reacts

How to watch Brazil vs. Croatia online for free
Vinicius Junior #10 of Brazil leaves

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

That wild 'Scarpetta' ending, explained
Bobby Cannavale as Pete Marino and Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta.

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!