From today’s Independent, p 13
“David Gest
In the INdependent Extra on 18 March 2008, we incorrectly suggested that DAvid Gest alleged that Liza Minelli gave him herpes. Mr Gest has told us, and we accept, that he did not make any such allegation and that he never had the disease. We apologise to Mr Gest for any embarrassement or distress caused by this mistake.”
There was also the wonderful – was it Patti Boulaye? – interview in the GUardian where she was reported to be sympathetic to apartheid and a supporter of apartheid when it was unpopular, prompting a shame faced apology a few days later as it was revealed that she’d said “a party” referring to her support for the Tories – revealing an unfortunate misinterpretation of her accent