The family of legendary martial artist and actor Chuck Norris is urging the public to disregard a surge of artificial intelligence-generated misinformation circulating online following the icon’s passing.
Norris died on March 19 at the age of 86, with his family officially announcing the loss on March 20. In a statement shared via Instagram, his relatives criticized social media users for distributing AI-generated videos and posts that provide “disinformation and misleading claims” regarding his illness, the circumstances of his death, and the people surrounding him at the end of his life.
The family specifically addressed the appearance of fabricated images that purportedly showed celebrities—including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Bruce Willis, and Mel Gibson—attending the funerals of Norris’s children. “This information is absolutely untrue,” the family stated, clarifying that the claims regarding his medical history and family relationships were entirely invented.
The rise of such convincing fabrications underscores the growing global challenge of digital authenticity, as AI tools are increasingly leveraged to spread misinformation about public figures during moments of grief.
Family members have pleaded with fans to trust only verified information provided directly by the family or their official representatives. While the exact cause of death has not been disclosed, they paid tribute to the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star as a “symbol of strength” to the world, and a “loyal husband, loving father and grandfather, [and] amazing brother” to his family.
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