Jackie Chan Death Hoax 2013: Chinese Actor Refutes Death Reports, Starring in 'Police Story 2013' Hitting Theaters in December

Jackie Chan, the Chinese movie star, has been the target of a cruel prank recently with death reports about him circulating on the internet that he has to keep continually refuting. 

Chan, 59, continues to clear the rumors to make sure that his family, friends and fans a peace of mind during this time.

Jackie Chan was flooded with phone calls and messages from worried friends after his return from the 2013 Chinese Film Festival inauguration in New Delhi, India on Thursday, June 20. 

"These few years, there has repeatedly been false news which has caused my fans and friends who care about me, to worry if I am dead!" Chan expressed.

The Rush Hour star wrote a personal message on his Facebook page on Friday along with a photo holding the June 21 newspaper copy to prove that he is doing just fine and full alive.

"Tell everyone! Ha ha! To make people believe it, please look at the photo! Thank you for everyone's concern and love!" Chan stated with the hopes that the fake death reports will now stop.

Chan his currently working on his upcoming film Police Story 2013 and images from the movie have already surfaced on social media sites.

Sheng Ding of Little Big Soldier and Underdog Knight 1 & 2 will be directing the movie. Chan will be playing the China Interpol officer with a different hair style compared to the traditional long hair.

Chinese actress Lui Ye has been cast to portray Jackie Chan's daughter in the up coming movie. 

The film's story is about a kidnapping case where Jackie's character must utilize his knowledge, experience and skills to save lives with time ticking. 

Police Story 2013 is scheduled to release on December 24 in China theaters.

Who's excited for a new Jackie Chan movie?