Jet Li sparked concern on Aug 17 after sharing a video of himself in a hospital bed. Photos: Jet Li/Weibo, Jet Li/Douyin
China-born action superstar Jet Li raised health concerns after posting a video of himself in a hospital bed on Sunday (Aug 17).
In the clip shared on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, the 62-year-old was seen resting with IV drips attached.
The actor didn't disclose the reason for his hospitalisation, simply captioning the post: “I’ve recently faced another unexpected challenge.”
Li, who now holds Singaporean citizenship, also shared on Weibo a photo taken in a corridor outside what appeared to be an operating room.
"There's a problem with my hardware, so I sent it back to the factory for repair... Don't worry too much about me," he wrote.
The photos quickly went viral on social media, drawing an outpouring of well wishes and prayers for his recovery.
Industry sources later reassured fans that Li’s condition isn't serious and that he's only undergoing short-term treatment.
“It’s just a small benign tumour, once removed there’s nothing to worry about,” a source close to the actor told Chinese media.
In a Weibo update on Monday (Aug 18), Li shared a photo of himself enjoying some noodles, revealing that he has already been discharged.
"Thank you again for your thoughts and blessings. I'm sorry for worrying everyone. I've left the factory and am eating something delicious," he wrote in the captions.
Li was first diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2010.
While the condition initially left him looking frail, the Romeo Must Die (2000) star later reassured fans that his illness was manageable with medication.
Over the years, Li’s changing appearance led to constant speculations about his health – including multiple death hoaxes.
During his first public appearance in years in November 2023, Li said he was surprised so many people believed those rumours.
