Following Chuck Norris’ death in March, fake, AI-generated posts about the actor began flooding the internet. Now, the action star’s family is asking fans not to share — or believe — any of the content they might see.
“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 family wrote in a statement posted to the star’s Instagram Stories on Wednesday.
The statement continued: “These claims are entirely untrue. This includes fabricated reports of past medical issues, as well as false narratives surrounding family relationships.”
“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,” they concluded. “Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.”
While the family did not specify which posts they were referring to, one notable AI image that made the rounds following Norris’ death depicted his funeral, complete with fake depictions of actors like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson gathered in front of a casket.
Variety previously reported that the “Walker, Texas Ranger” died on March 19 under private circumstances, his family shared in a statement posted to Instagram. He was 86.
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” the statement read.
Norris is survived by second wife Gena O’Kelley, his sons Eric, Mike and Dakota, his daughters, Danilee and Dina, and 13 grandchildren.
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