There’s an hoax floating on the internet that claims actor/stuntman/singer Jackie Chan is dead. Twitter even has “RIP Jackie Chan” as a trending topic almost all day. Jackie Chan is infact NOT dead. So how do you counter the online rumors? Jackie Chan posted messages on various online platforms to stop the hoax.

On Facebook:

Jackie is alive and well. He did not suffer a heart attack and die, as was reported on many social networking sites and in online news reports.

Jackie is fine and is busy preparing for the filming of his next movie.

On his website:
He released a photo with the following caption:

On March 29, Jackie met with Yuji Kumamaru, Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong to discuss the details of the “Love Without Borders 3/11 Candelight Gala.” The event, which is expected to feature up to 100 performers, is scheduled for April 1 at Victoria Park in Hong Kong. All proceeds from the event will benefit the victims of the March 11 earthquake/tsunami in Japan.

Although it’s premature for April Fool’s Day, we expect more hoaxes over the next few days. Jackie Chan did take the opportunity with all the buzz to talk about his charity work.

update: 8/17/11 – rumors surfaced again that Jackie Chan has once again died. This time he addressed the death rumors on Twitter and Facebook stating, “Jackie is alive and well and working hard on his next movie! Don’t believe the latest death rumors.” Jackie Chan knows how to use social media to quell the death hoaxes.

Jackie Chan Talks About Charity Work (English subtitled)