Jackie Chan is alive and active after false social media posts claiming the Hong Kong action star had died spread widely online.
A post featuring a black-and-white image of Chan alongside the dates “1954-2026” falsely suggested that the 72-year-old actor had died.
Jacki Chan had passed the age of 71 now he’s 72, kung-fu legend. ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/0WZGhSXl0F
— Abdul (@kayoflagos001) September 28, 2026
There is no credible evidence supporting the claims, while Chan continues to make public appearances and work on upcoming projects.
The death hoax appears to have been fuelled by the circulation of the memorial-style image, which included Chan’s name and the alleged dates of his birth and death.
Th widely shared post received millions of views in les than a day.
Recent public activity also contradicts the claims. According to The Straits Times, Chan visited Pei Chun Public School in Singapore in July as part of an event organised by the Lim Family Foundation.
He reportedly interacted with more than 900 students and staff during the visit.
Videos from the appearance showed Chan singing “Hard to Say Goodbye” and speaking with students.
The false reports are part of a recurring pattern of celebrity death hoaxes, which can spread rapidly through social media when memorial-style images are shared without a credible source.
The actor remains active in the entertainment industry despite the latest unverified claims about his death.
