Jackie Chan has become the latest celebrity to fall victim to an online death hoax, after social media posts falsely claimed that the legendary actor and martial artist passed away.A post, meant to be a joke, prompted concern and a flood of tributes among fans. “Jacki Chan had passed the age of 71 now he’s 72, kung-fu legend,” the post read.The rumours began circulating widely over the past 24 hours, with a black-and-white image of Chan carrying the dates “1954-2026” being shared across social media. The post in question amassed over 7 million views.A community note confirmed that the viral claim is a hoax and that the actor is ‘alive and active at age 72’.
Jackie Chan’s recent public appearance
Chan, who has enjoyed a career spanning decades across Hong Kong and Hollywood cinema, was last reported to have made a public appearance in Singapore in July, when he visited Pei Chun Public School as part of an event. There, he reportedly interacted with students and staff and engaged in activities.
Fans react to the false reports
The latest viral hoax had fans taking to their handles, posting messages mourning Chan and celebrating his contribution to cinema. As the posts spread, many fans also shared their relief about learing of the hoax.This is not the first time Chan has been falsely reported dead. The actor has been the target of similar rumours on social media several times over the years.
Jackie Chan’s upcoming work commitments
On the work front, Jackie Chan is expected to return for ‘Rush Hour 4’. As per reports, the actor is in talks to return to the hit franchise with co-star Chris Tucker and reprise their iconic roles. However, the film’s production has faced delays, reportedly due to budget financing challenges and initial compensation disputes. Other reports claim that negotiations are ongoing and the production is still actively moving.