“Legendary actor Jackie Chan has passed away, as evidenced by viral posts featuring a '1954-2026' death date.”

Multiple reputable news organizations and fact-checking reports have confirmed that the viral social media posts claiming Jackie Chan has died are entirely false. The posts, which feature a black-and-white memorial-style image with the dates '1954-2026', have been identified as a hoax. There has been no official confirmation of such an event from the actor's representatives or family. Furthermore, reports from late September 2026 confirm that the actor is alive and has been active, including recent public appearances. This incident is part of a long-standing pattern of internet death hoaxes targeting high-profile celebrities.