Chuck Norris's family posted a message on his Instagram account calling out AI-generated videos and posts with false information about his death, health history, and family relationships. The family asked fans not to believe or share any information unless it comes directly from the Norris family or an official family representative. Details of Chuck Norris's reported death and his family's private circumstances were shared in a statement from his family.
While they chose to keep the exact circumstances private, the family noted that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. Chuck Norris died on March 19, 2024, at age 86, according to the family's statement. Ronnie Pickering has been subject to false death rumors, with his family condemning the fake news.
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.
According to Daily Mirror - Main, Ronnie Pickering's relative described people who believe this fake news and make a laugh and joke about it as disgusting and disrespectful. Background on Ronnie Pickering's fame reveals that he became famous in 2015 after a road rage confrontation with a moped rider. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Ronnie Pickering later regretted the outburst and sees the funny side of the incident.
The family's condemnation highlights the emotional impact of such false rumors on loved ones. These incidents underscore the growing challenge of AI-generated misinformation and its harmful effects on public figures and their families.
These claims are entirely untrue. This includes fabricated reports of past medical issues, as well as false narratives surrounding family relationships.
Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning.
While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.
People believing this fake news and making a laugh and joke about it are disgusting and disrespectful. He's a lot more than just an internet meme. I'm not just gonna have people disrespect a member of my family to this extent.
To be honest, I was just spouting a lot of gobbledegook. I said things I wouldn't normally say. I now wish I had never said all that but what can you do?
I now see the funny side. It has become a comedy video really. There were unpleasant words had but there was no violence. It made a lot of people laugh. It has stayed with me but I do not revel in it. It is certainly not something to be proud of.