Once again, rumors that Jackie Chan has died are going viral online. The good news? He’s alive and well. The bad news? AI is fueling these fake stories — and it’s only getting worse.
On Monday, November 10, a Facebook post from an account called Stories About US began circulating, claiming: “Today, the most beloved person in the world cinema, all of our hearts, has passed away, especially our generation, a worthy actor, a great Kong Fu player, the man with a funny laugh, Jackie Chan, has passed away.” The post was accompanied by an image of Chan on what appeared to be a hospital bed.
Fans were quick to call out the falsehoods. One X user wrote, “Why is Facebook tryna kill off Jackie Chan??” while another added, “Omgggg Facebook lies about ever d**n thing. And y’all believe it! Jackie Chan is not dead I almost shouting at work.” Yet another joked, “Internet trying to kill Jackie Chan today.”
This is far from the first time rumors about the Rush Hour star’s death have circulated online. Over the years, hoaxes about Chan — whose real name is Fang Shilong — have repeatedly popped up across Facebook, X, and other platforms.
Even more recently, a viral image claimed Chan had died in a Beijing flood in August 2025, allegedly confirmed by his wife Joan Lin. However, no legitimate news outlet reported this event. In fact, the image circulating online was confirmed to be AI-generated, showing the hallmarks of artificially created visuals despite resembling the actor.
Chan remains very much active in his career. His latest film, The Shadow’s Edge, hit theaters in August 2025 and topped the China Box Office. The actor also stayed connected with fans through social media, posting in early October about hanging out with Shaquille O’Neal and David Beckham. He even joined K-pop band Seventeen on stage the month prior, writing on Instagram: “A heartfelt thank you to Seventeen for inviting me to their concert as their special guest! Had so much fun!”
These fake celebrity death posts are part of a growing trend of misinformation online. With AI-generated images becoming more realistic and the speed of social media shares, false celebrity death rumors are likely to continue — and potentially spread faster than ever.
So the takeaway? Ignore the alarming posts, double-check credible news sources and rest easy: Jackie Chan is alive, healthy and continuing to entertain audiences worldwide.
