An Era of Rumors: Jet Li Speaks Out Against Death Hoax in Taipei
Rumors of Jet Li's death have been circulating for years, but on Saturday in Taipei, the actor himself appeared at an event to put those rumors to rest. Wearing a hat and black clothes, he greeted the crowd with a humorous response to the erroneous reports: "I can't remember what my last movie was."
16 November 2023
Li's appearance is markedly different from his youthful days when he boasted handsome features with eyes like stars and an expression full of emotion. As he has aged, his face has taken on a fierce appearance. This change has prompted many reactions from fans on Chinese social media platform Weibo.
"I still prefer Jet Li's movies and Weibo videos," said one fan in a post shared by hundreds of others. "Jet Li appears to refute rumors of his death: I'm still alive, Mango Pool Small Crown Prince's Weibo video."
Others have expressed frustration with the persistent rumors surrounding Li and other aging actors. "Tired of saying, where do you make up rumors for the first time and the second? Why don't people get better?" wrote another fan.
"Jet Li's kungfu movies satisfied all my fantasies of a hero and their elegance. A tweet with magical touch," shared another admirer, revealing the impact that Li has had on his or her life.
While Li himself is not dead, there are concerns about his health due to rumors he has been suffering from illness. "Although he is not yet dead, his age seems much faster than many of his peers," wrote another fan. "With his financial strength, it should not be like this."
"It has been a long time since he last attended an event, but who would be so irresponsible as to spread rumors about someone's death?" asked another fan in response to the event where Li appeared. "The Weibo video of Bao Xin Tang Yuya."
Despite these rumors and negative opinions, many fans have expressed their admiration for Li and his contributions to martial arts cinema. "In fact, I don't understand how many people have bad opinions about him on the internet since he watched his movies when I was small," shared another fan in a post with dozens of likes and shares.
Another fan expressed sympathy for Li's struggle with aging and health issues, writing, "At 60 years old, he's looking quite a bit older than he should. His appearance matches his mentality; it seems as if he's taken a wrong turn somewhere along the line and since then there have been some rumors circulating about him that I just can't stand."
"Oh, come on. Being called up every month-who can stand it?" expressed another fan in frustration with the frequency of these rumors.
The event where Li appeared was not his first time refuting rumors of his death, and it seems that he will have to continue doing so for the foreseeable future. "This rumor even required Jet Li himself to come out and refute it, how magical," shared a fan with a tone of admiration.
In conclusion, while rumors surrounding Jet Li's health and death may be frustrating for fans, his appearance at the event in Taipei serves as a reminder that these rumors are not to be taken seriously. His movies have made a significant impact on his fans' lives, and he remains an icon of martial arts cinema.