A death hoax about the 72-year-old actor, has been debunked by multiple sources. The hoax, which incorrectly stated Chan's death from 1954 to 2026, gained traction on online platforms. Fact-checkers have established that there is no proof supporting the false rumor. Despite the extensive spread, the actor is still with us. Fans have expressed tributes, but the false information has been exposed as false.