Norris Family Warns of AI Misinformation on Death

The family of action star Chuck Norris has issued a statement urging fans to disregard a surge of AI-generated misinformation circulating online about the actor's recent death. Norris, known for his roles in films and television, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2026, at age 86 in Hawaii, surrounded by loved ones.

In a message shared on Norris's official Instagram Stories on April 1, his family addressed the false claims that have proliferated since his passing. "We are aware that since Chuck's passing, there have been a number of AI-generated videos and posts circulating online that contain false and misleading information regarding the circumstances of his passing, his health history, and who was present," the statement read. The family described these reports as "entirely untrue," including fabricated details about past medical issues and inaccurate narratives involving family relationships. They emphasized that Norris had experienced a medical emergency earlier that week while training on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, leading to hospitalization, but he appeared in good spirits at the time, according to those close to him.

The family confirmed Norris's death the following...