Fact check: Simon potts is 43 years old

1. Summary of the results

The statement that "Simon Potts is 43 years old" appears to be incorrect, but there's additional complexity as the analyses refer to potentially different individuals named Simon Potts:

• One Simon Potts was born in 1953, making him 71 years old in 2025 ^[1]
• Another Simon Potts was born in 1969, making him 56 years old in 2025 ^[2]
• A third Simon Potts appears to be a solicitor and Director of Simon C. Potts Limited ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement lacks crucial context about which Simon Potts is being referenced. The analyses reveal at least three different individuals:

• A music industry executive who:
• Worked at various record labels from 1978 to 1987 ^[1]
• Retired at age 40 and moved to Hawaii/Kauai ^{[4] [4]}
• Built a house in Kauai after retirement ^[4]
• A legal professional who:
• Works as a solicitor
• Is Director of Simon C. Potts Limited
• Serves as Chairman of T G Baynes ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement demonstrates several problems:

• It fails to specify which Simon Potts is being referenced, leading to potential confusion
• The age claim of 43 is contradicted by multiple sources with specific birthdates and career timelines
• It oversimplifies the identity of the subject, potentially conflating different individuals with the same name
• The statement lacks any professional or contextual information that would help identify which Simon Potts is being discussed

This case highlights the importance of providing adequate identifying information when making statements about individuals, especially those who share common names.