The family of late action star Chuck Norris slammed the recent AI-generated content about his death, warning fans against believing everything they see and read online.
In a statement shared to Instagram on April 1, Norris’ loved ones said they have been made aware of “several AI-generated videos and posts” regarding the “the circumstances of his passing, his health history, and who was present.”
“These claims are entirely untrue,” the statement reads.
“This includes fabricated reports of past medical issues, as well as false narratives surrounding family relationships,” it continued. “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.”
Norris’s family announced his death on March 20, revealing to fans that he died the morning before.
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” they wrote. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”
It followed news that Norris earlier the same week experienced a medical emergency while training on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. He was hospitalised after the fact, but friends said he appeared to be in good spirits at the time.
A martial artist turned action superstar, Norris starred in films like The Way Of The Dragon, Missing In Action, and Delta Force – but it was his star turn on the television series, Walker, Texas Ranger that made him a household name.
He went on become a viral sensation with “Chuck Norris Facts”, which paired images of Norris with hyperbolic statements like “Chuck Norris’ tears can cure cancer. Too bad he’s never cried.” – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
