I try to keep this site timely, but it can take a few hours or days (or sometimes even weeks) for me to report new deaths. But doing research for DPS really isn't brain surgery - most of the answers to the questions I'm asked can be found by doing a simple online search.
To double-check a death rumor, do a Google News search. Generally, if you read about a celeb's death and a death report doesn't show up on Google News in a few hours, it's a hoax.
I rely on the Internet Movie Database for a quick sanity check. Their data is about 98% correct with regards to births and deaths. It generally takes them a few days to get a new death listed, so it's not a great site for the latest information. But it's excellent for legacy information about movie, TV and most stage performers, writers and directors. The Internet Broadway Database is an excellent source for Broadway performer information.
There's Dead People Server Facebook page that's up to date.
Needless to add (but, what the hell, I will anyway), Dead People Server has reliable information about the deaths of interesting celebrities. I can't stay up-to-date with everyone. But, if you're interested in the deaths of TV/movie/inventors/cultural icons, link to Dead People Server or the Latest DPS Updates newsfeed.
Some Websites pass along unsubstantiated reports or may even plant some death rumors. Sites like examiner.com, en.mediamass.net and newsmax are unreliable. Dead People Server works hard to provide accurate information on deaths. So if you want "just the facts," without the rumors or those endless death watches, just link to http://www.dpsinfo.com/dps.