AI-Generated Fake Death Photo of Jackie Chan Sparks Misinformation
A Facebook fan page with 150 million followers posted an AI-generated fake photograph and false death announcement for actor Jackie Chan in November 2025. Online verification confirmed the hospital bed image was AI-fabricated and the post was entirely false; Chan was alive and preparing to promote his upcoming film.
What happened
A Facebook fan page with over 150 million followers posted in early November 2025 claiming actor Jackie Chan had died from complications related to cumulative injuries sustained during film productions, including a black-and-white photograph allegedly showing Chan lying in a hospital bed.
Verification by online users found that the hospital bed photograph was AI-generated and the entire post was fabricated. Chan's last verified social media activity was on November 11, 2025, when he posted a promotional message for his upcoming film.
Reported impact
Many fans and followers of Jackie Chan believed the false death announcement and left condolence messages on the Facebook post, mourning what they thought was the loss of a martial arts cinema legend.
Index analysis
The incident was part of a broader pattern of fake death hoaxes targeting international celebrities using AI-generated imagery that circulated online in November 2025.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.