Action legend Jackie Chan once again had fans on edge over rumours that he tragically passed away. The actor, on Monday, became the subject of a viral death rumour on Facebook that sent fans into a frenzy on social media. A photo picturing the actor in a hospital bed also went viral online.
Jackie Chan’s pic in hospital goes viral
However, various reports confirm that the 71-year-old actor and martial arts icon, known globally for films like ‘Rush Hour’ and ‘The Karate Kid’, is alive and well. The post happens to be the latest round of death hoaxes around the actor. The message on the viral post read, “Today, the most beloved person in world cinema, all of our hearts, has passed away… a worthy actor, a great Kung Fu player, the man with a funny laugh, Jackie Chan, has passed away.”
Fans react to death hoax
Fans quickly took to social media to debunk the false reports and express outrage with one user tweeting, “Why is Facebook tryna kill off Jackie Chan??” Another commented, “I almost shouted at work.” A third chimed in, “Internet trying to kill Jackie Chan today.” This isn’t the first time the Rush Hour star has been the target of online death hoaxes. Over the years, Chan has repeatedly had to reassure fans that he’s alive after similar fake reports began doing the rounds online.
Jackie Chan’s movie slate
On the work front, the actor has a bunch of upcoming films keeping him on his toes. The projects like ‘New Police Story 2’, ‘Project P’, and ‘Five Against a Bullet’ are said to be in various stages of development. He is also rumoured to be working on ‘Rush Hour 4’.
