Chuck Norris‘ family is speaking out about the influx of AI posts surrounding the famous actor’s death.
They are warning fans not to believe the misinformation about his death and his personal life on social media platforms.
Fake AI Posts
While everyone may think they know how Chuck Norris died, this is not the case.
The famous actor’s family announced that several AI-generated videos and posts are circulating online. They feature false and misleading information about his death, health history, and even the people who were near him when he passed.
Instead of listening to all the fake noise, the Norris family is asking everyone not to believe the false narratives or share them on social media.
They even posted a statement on Instagram Stories about the misinformation on Wednesday, stating the family is aware of the posts online centering around “the circumstances of his passing, his health history, and who was present.”
The statement goes on to say, “These claims are entirely untrue. This includes fabricated reports of past medical issues, as well as false narratives surrounding family relationships.”
The statement finished with, “We kindly ask that you do not believe or share any information unless it comes directly from the Norris family or an official family representative.”
This is one of many instances where you really shouldn’t believe everything that’s posted on the internet.
Norris’ Death
Chuck Norris’ death was announced on March 20th, stating he died the morning before on the 19th.
While details surrounding his death have been slim, news networks knew he was hospitalized in Hawaii before his death due to a medical emergency on Kauai.
Norris posted a video a couple of weeks before his death on his 86th birthday. He wrote in the caption, “I don’t age…I level up.”
Unconfirmed Details
The reason many of these AI-generated videos about Norris’ death are popping up is that no official cause of death has been released.
The Norris family announced his passing. However, they expressed a desire to keep the circumstances of his death away from the public eye.
The family confirmed a recent hospitalization before his death, but no further details about the event.
An official statement from the family reads, “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”
Star-Studded Career
Norris had a long and successful career in Hollywood. He first found fame through martial arts and action films. This includes his appearance alongside Bruce Lee in The Way of the Dragon.
However, his most beloved and remembered role was in Walker, Texas Ranger, where he played a tough, no-nonsense lawman.
Along with being a tough guy on screen, Chuck Norris inspired humor. He reappeared on the radar in the mid-2000s due to the “Chuck Norris facts” moment. It turned him into a legend and reintroduced the action star to a younger audience.