The family of Chuck Norris has spoken out against AI-generated videos and posts circulating online that they say contain false information about his death. In a statement posted to the star's Instagram Stories on Wednesday, they urged fans not to believe or share such content.
“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. They described the claims as “entirely untrue,” including fabricated reports of past medical issues and false narratives about family relationships.
The family asked that people only accept information that comes directly from them or an official family representative. While they did not specify which posts they were referring to, one notable AI image depicted Norris's funeral with fake portrayals of actors including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis.
Chuck Norris, best known for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” died on March 19 at the age of 86. His family announced his passing in a statement on Instagram, describing it as sudden. He is survived by his wife Gena O'Kelley, his sons Eric, Mike and Dakota, his daughters Danilee and Dina, and 13 grandchildren.
