A death hoax about the 72-year-old actor, has been confirmed false by various fact-checkers. The false claim, which incorrectly stated Chan's passing from 1954 to 2026, gained traction on social media. Fact-checkers have established that there is no proof supporting the false rumor. Despite the widespread circulation, the actor is still with us. Fans have expressed tributes, but the false information has been debunked.