Following the death of Chuck Norris in March, fake AI-generated posts about the action star have been circulating online. Now, his family is urging fans not to share or believe any of the content they may encounter.
In a statement posted to the star's Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the family wrote: '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 continued: 'These claims are entirely untrue. This includes fabricated reports of past medical issues, as well as false narratives surrounding family relationships.'
The family clarified that any information not directly from them or an official representative should be disregarded. One notable AI image that spread after Norris's death depicted his funeral, with fake likenesses of actors including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson gathered before a casket.
Norris died on 19 March under private circumstances, his family confirmed earlier. The 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star was 86. He is survived by his second wife Gena O'Kelley, his sons Eric, Mike and Dakota, his daughters Danilee and Dina, and 13 grandchildren.
