across the world. However the report has now been confirmed as a completely Untrue
The actor is best known for his roles in The Tuxedo, Forbidden Kingdom, Shanghai Noon, Rush Hour and Police Story is alive and well. This story seems to be false. (read more):
Rumours of Jackie Chan's death spread on Facebook like wild fire. Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained popularity on Friday after a ‘ R.I.P. Jackie Chan’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million ‘likes’.
Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the actor’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (June 12, 2015), our beloved actor Jackie Chan passed away. Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954 in Hong Kong. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 61-year- old actor was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months.
Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Jackie Chan’s stature would be major news across networks. A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (74%) of respondents think those Jackie Chan death rumors are not funny anymore.
Jackie Chan Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’ On Saturday (June 13) the actor’s reps officially confirmed that Jackie Chan is not dead. “ He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive
and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet, ”they said,
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe
My dear readers, hear it here Loud and clear. JACKIE CHAN IS NOT DEAD!
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