A misinformation campaign about the 72-year-old actor, has been confirmed false by various fact-checkers. The false claim, which falsely claimed Chan's death from 1954 to 2026, gained traction on social media. Fact-checking articles have clarified that there is no proof backing the hoax. Despite the extensive spread, the individual is still with us. Fans have expressed tributes, but the hoax has been debunked.