Jackie Chan Death Hoaxes

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I totally missed this yesterday, which is just as well…:rolleyes:

Chan a target of death hoax
By QMI Agency
Last Updated: March 29, 2011 9:12am

Jackie Chan’s people took to Twitter and Facebook Tuesday to deny reports the actor had died.

“Jackie is alive and well. He did not suffer a heart attack and die,” the EyeofJackieChan tweeted Tuesday morning.

Chan’s death was reported on social networking websites like Twitter, as well as a few online reports.

The reports quoted a source from a Los Angeles hospital who said he died while promoting Kung Fu Panda 2. The reports said his heavy schedule “was causing extreme stress and putting too much pressure on his heart.” It also said U.S. President Barack Obama had issued a statement with his condolences and MTV was planning a special memorial for Chan on Friday.

“Jackie is fine and busy preparing for filming his next movie,” his Facebook page said.

Chan is just the latest celebrity to be killed off in an online hoax. Other celebrities who have been rumoured to be dead when they’re still very much alive include Justin Bieber, Gordon Lightfoot, and Jeff Goldblum.

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Jackie not dead…AGAIN!

Jackie Chan Dead? Martial Arts Actor Victim of Online Death HOAX, Responds to Death and Engagement Rumors on Twitter and Facebook, Posts PHOTO with ‘Today’s Date’

BY Danica Bellini, Mstars Reporter , Mstarz reporter | Jun 24, 2013 02:06 PM EDT

Popular martial arts actor Jackie Chan is just the latest celebrity to fall victim to the infamous online death hoax (again). But no worries, “Rush Hour” fans, Chan is still indeed alive and well. The 59-year-old Hong Kong superstar even hit up Facebook and Twitter to debunk the morbid death rumors! Chan posted a photo posing with an issue of Friday’s newspaper (June 21), proving that he hasn’t bitten the dust just yet. At least he has a good sense of humor about it!

The internet tried killing-off Chan back in 2011… and for some reason, such morbid death rumors started resurfacing on Twitter and Facebook again earlier this month. Here’s the bogus Global Associated News report that started the whole thing:

“Actor Jackie Chan died while filming a movie in Kitzbühel, Austria early this morning - June 23, 2013 (obviously the fake obit generates up-to-date deaths). Preliminary reports from Austrian Police officials indicate that the actor fell more than 50 feet to his death in a remote area of the Hahnenkamm mountains while on-set during the filming of a movie. Specific details are not yet available. The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. (UTC/GMT +12).”

Several fans fell for the story posted on the PRANK news website. But Chan IS NOT dead - and he has visual evidence to prove it!

Chan posted this message on Facebook and Twitter on Friday, June 21:
Jackie Chan:

"Hi everybody! Yesterday, I got on a 3am flight from India to Beijing. I didn’t get a chance to sleep and even had to clean my house when I got home. Today, everybody called to congratulate me on my rumored engagement. Afterward, everybody called me to see if I was alive.

If I died, I would probably tell the world! I took a photo with today’s date, just in case you don’t believe me! However, thank you all for your concern. Kiss kiss and love you all!

P.S. My dog is healthy, just like me! He doesn’t need surgery! By the way, my dogs are golden retrievers, not Labradors."

Photo: Hi everybody! Yesterday, I got on a 3am flight from India to Beijing. I didn’t get a chance to sleep and even had to clean my house when I got home. Today, everybody called to congratulate me on my rumored engagement. Afterward, everybody called me to see if I was alive. If I died, I would probably tell the world! I took a photo with today’s date, just in case you don’t believe me! However, thank you all for your concern. Kiss kiss and love you all! P.S. My dog is healthy, just like me! He doesn’t need surgery! By the way, my dogs are golden retrievers, not Labradors.

The post received over 231,000 “likes” and counting.

So there you have it, Chan is indeed alive and still as busy as ever!

The post on this thread from the 2011 hoax

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Yet another death hoax

Hoax 2011

Hoax 2013

Maybe it’s every odd year now?

Jackie Chan death hoax: Kung Fu legend denies death rumours on Facebook
By Simi John
May 19, 2015 09:17 BST


Jackie Chan squashed death rumours on his official Facebook account Getty

Hollywood actor and Kung Fu legend Jackie Chan once again became the victim of a celebrity death hoax.

Rumours that the 61-year-old Hong Kong-born actor is no more, started doing the rounds on Twitter and Facebook, with many social media users posting condolences.

The Karate Kid actor took to his official Facebook account to prove that he is still alive and kicking.

“I was shocked by two news reports when I got off the plane. First of all, don’t worry! I’m still alive. Second, don’t believe the scam on Weibo using my name about the Red Pockets,” he wrote. “This is my official Facebook page and I only have 1 official Weibo page. Love you all!”

In 2013, fake reports had emerged that the Rush Hour star died while filming a movie in Kitzbühel, Austria.

Numerous celebrities have been at the receiving end of similar hoaxes, and the list keeps growing.

In the past, people have tweeted about the deaths of Bill Cosby, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Margaret Thatcher, Phil Collins, Kris Jenner, Denzel Washington, Adele, John Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.

A death hoax involving the Fast & Furious star Paul Walker was doing the rounds on the internet on the eve of his actual demise in a car crash in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman personally came forward to clear rumours and mocked fake stories suggesting he had died, and assured fans that he was alive and well.

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JC death hoax 2016

When the sad day truly comes when Jackie really does pass, I won’t believe it now.

I poached the posts above off Jackie-Chan-scandals

Another Jackie Chan Death Rumor Hits Internet
Vittorio Hernandez | Mar 05, 2016 09:31 AM EST


18th Shanghai International Film Festival - Opening Ceremony & Red Carpet (Photo : Getty Images)

In the movies, Jackie Chan does so many dangerous stunts, but he always remains victorious toward the end of the film. However, in the tabloid world, the Chinese actor gets killed in accidents so many times.
Kotaku, an Australian news website, reported on Saturday that Chan allegedly died in a car accident in Queensland. The original source of the rumor were Chinese-language bulletin boards.
Chan has been the victim of death hoax a number of times, including in 2013 which received widespread reporting. To dispel the rumor, the actor had his picture taken holding a newspaper and pointing to the date that day. The death hoax was preceded by another rumor that Chan was engaged, which he denied.
In 2011, he was also rumored to have died after a heart attack. A Facebook page, which became viral, was even created to announce his alleged passing away on Aug. 18, 2011.
In response to the latest speculation about Chans real situation, the actors spokesman said, News like this is frequent. Up until now, its like, how many times has he died and come back to life? quoted Record China.
Chan actually was photographed on Saturday with actress Amyra Dastur, his co-star in Kung Fu Yoga to whom he gave a personalized jacket that the actor normally only gives to his stunt team members. The pair are in Iceland for the taping of “Kung Fu Yoga” where Dastur practices with Chans stunt team for 2-3 hours daily, reported Deccan Chronicle.

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Missed this hoax too. When that sad day comes when Jackie really passes, it’ll be hard to believe it.

Jackie Chan Dead At Age 63 Is A Celebrity Death Hoax
Shawn Rice — December 17, 2017

Jackie Chan dead at age 63 is a celebrity death hoax. There is no truth to a meme being shared on social media that the legendary actor had died. Rather, the meme is quite confusing at it reads Chan “peacefully passed by a store in Koreatown, New York City, today at age 63.” Rather, if Chan were actually dead it should read “passed away” and not “passed by.”

Where did this celebrity death hoax originate? Social media users came across in December 2017, a mem with an image of Chan along with the line that read Chan “peacefully passed by a store in Koreatown, New York City, today at age 63.” However, there is no truth that Chan has died. Of course, there is no legitimate news coverage of any death reports concerning Chan.

Chan and Lang Lang were recently on hand for the official unveiling of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic logos. Chan gave a rousing performance of “Wake Up Winter” alongside snowflake-twirling, sequined dancers. It also took gold for the most convincing live act, what with everyone else lip-synching their way through and a further reminder that when it comes to conveying an assertive appearance.

Here are examples of the meme being shared with the confusion of Chan’s well-being on social media.

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Jackie Chan Is Not Dead, Death Hoax Goes Viral Again Because of Fake Social Post

Jackie Chan Is Not Dead, Death Hoax Goes Viral Again Because of Fake Social Post

Jackie Chan has become a trending topic online after yet another death hoax has gone viral.

The 71-year-old actor is currently the most searched term on Google’s entertainment trends as of Monday night, November 10. Searches such as “die jackie chan die” and “is jackie chan alive” were among the trend breakdown.

The hoax stemmed from viral social media posts that spread on Facebook, with one claiming that Jackie had passed away “after battle with complications from decades of on-set injuries.”

While the post claimed that Jackie‘s family confirmed the news, that has not happened and the news was all fake.

Jackie most recently was seen in Karate Kid: Legends and the 2025 Chinese film The Shadow’s Edge. He has many movies in development, including the rumored next installment of the Rush Hour franchise.

Did you see his recent controversial comments about modern movies?

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