AI-Generated Fake Death Images of Jackie Chan Spread on Social Media
Fabricated images created with AI showing actor Jackie Chan dying or in a coffin circulated widely on social media in early September 2025, causing concern among his fans globally. The images and accompanying claims about his death were confirmed to be false; Chan remained active and in good health, recently announcing participation in Spider-Man: A New Day.
What happened
Fabricated images created using artificial intelligence appeared on social media over several days in early September 2025, depicting actor Jackie Chan on a deathbed and inside a coffin undergoing funeral rites.
The false reports claimed he was suffering from health deterioration or had died, accompanied by the fake images distributed intensively and simultaneously across social platforms.
Fact-checking confirmed all the images were entirely fabricated using AI technology and the reports had no basis in reality, designed only to attract views and generate revenue.
Reported impact
The misinformation caused significant shock and widespread concern among his fans across the world, generating anxiety and controversy on social media.
The intense and simultaneous spread of the false reports alarmed his global fanbase.
Index analysis
The Daily Mail confirmed Jackie Chan had no health problems and remained in good fitness, actively working in entertainment, having recently announced participation in Spider-Man: A New Day as an action choreographer.
During the same period, Chan's film Shadow pursued record-breaking box office performance in China, maintaining its leading position for a second consecutive week with earnings exceeding $121.9 million.
Governance controls
Chan reportedly chose to disregard the false reports, instead focusing on his personal life, family, and film projects.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.