Jackie Chan is alive: Viral death rumours are a hoax

Jackie Chan is alive, despite a viral social media hoax falsely claiming that the 72-year-old martial arts star has died.

The false reports spread across social media after an obituary-style image featuring Chan and the years “1954–2026” began circulating online.

The image prompted tributes from concerned fans, but reports from the Times of India and Gulf News identify the claims as false.

How the Jackie Chan death hoax spread

The rumour gained traction when a black-and-white memorial-style image appeared on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram.

Featuring Chan’s photograph alongside the years “1954–2026”, the image was presented as though the actor had died.

According to the Times of India, a post sharing the false memorial message attracted millions of views within hours.

As the image circulated, fans began sharing tributes before the claims had been verified.

Community Notes and independent fact-checkers subsequently flagged the posts as false.

Gulf News also reported that no official announcement of Chan’s death had been made by his family or representatives.

Jacki Chan had passed the age of 71 now he’s 72, kung-fu legend. ❤️‍🩹 pic.twitter.com/0WZGhSXl0F

— Abdul (@kayoflagos001) September 28, 2026

Is Jackie Chan still alive?

Yes. The reports of Jackie Chan’s death are false.

Born on 7 April 1954, the actor celebrated his 72nd birthday earlier this year.

According to the Hindustan Times, Chan remains active in the entertainment industry and continues to work on film productions.

His last major documented public appearance, according to the supplied reports, took place in July at a school event in Singapore, where he surprised students and staff.

Jackie Chan has faced death rumours before

This is not the first time the martial arts star has been targeted by false reports about his death.

Similar rumours circulated in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2022 and late 2025.

During previous incidents, Chan or his management team issued clarifications through official channels to reassure concerned fans.

The latest hoax follows the same pattern, with a false social media post spreading widely and prompting reactions before its claims were checked.

For fans who encountered the circulating memorial image, the message is clear: Jackie Chan has not died, and the obituary-style posts are false.

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