Hollywood and Martial Arts Superstar Jackie Chan became the latest victim of an online death hoax after a viral Facebook post falsely claimed he had passed away. The misleading message was accompanied by an edited image showing the actor on a hospital bed, triggering concern among fans worldwide. The post even alleged that Chan’s family had confirmed the “news,” sparking thousands of condolence comments before fact-checks debunked the claim.
The viral Facebook caption read, “Today, the most beloved person in world cinema, all of our hearts, has passed away... Jackie Chan has passed away.” Within hours, the fake post snowballed across platforms, forcing concerned admirers to seek confirmation from official sources. Many fans quickly took to social media to clarify that the 71-year-old actor is in perfect health, calling out Facebook for spreading misinformation.
Reactions poured in as fans expressed both relief and frustration. “Why is Facebook trying to kill off Jackie Chan?” one user wrote, while another said, “I almost shouted at work.” A third added, “Every few years the internet decides to kill Jackie Chan — give it a rest!” The latest incident joins several previous hoaxes involving the actor, who has been targeted by similar death rumors multiple times over the past decade.
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Jackie Chan himself has often joked about such viral claims, taking to social media in earlier years to assure fans that he is “alive and busy filming.” The persistence of these hoaxes underscores a larger problem of fake celebrity death reports, which often trend due to fabricated images and click-driven sharing across social networks.
On the professional front, the Hong Kong icon continues to work actively. His upcoming projects include New Police Story 2, Project P, and Five Against a Bullet, all at various stages of production. He is also expected to return for Rush Hour 4, reuniting with co-star Chris Tucker for another action-comedy adventure.
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