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Jackie Chan death hoax spreads online
Original: did jackie chan die
A false rumor claiming Jackie Chan has died is circulating widely, prompting many people to search whether the actor is alive. The 71-year-old Hong Kong star is alive, and news outlets including the Hindustan Times have published fact-checks debunking the hoax. It is the latest in a long series of celebrity death hoaxes targeting Chan, who remains active in film.
Why now: The hoax spread quickly on social media, driving many people to search whether the actor had really died.
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Evidence
- 'Is Jackie Chan alive?': Bizarre death hoax about legendary Chinese actor fact-checked | Hindustan Times · Hindustan Times
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