Jackie Chan Speaks Out after His Grey-Haired Appearance in a Viral Photo Sparked Public Concern

Before recently celebrating his 70th birthday, a photo of a white-haired Jackie Chan looking very frail went viral on online platforms, worrying his fans around the world.

In his Instagram post, which featured a carousel of pictures of him from different times in his personal and professional life, Jackie opened up about turning 70.

After reiterating how fortunate he feels to grow old, especially as an actor who performs his own stunts, Jackie cleared up the confusion about the viral photo.

Jackie then continued his message by emphasizing his love for making movies and his gratitude for being able to continue his passion. He also thanked his fans for their well wishes and birthday messages.

Will’s message was heartfelt. “Happy 70th (wow) Birthday to My Guy @jackiechan!!” he exclaimed. The “I Am Legend” star also thanked Jackie for his significant impact on Jaden and their family.

The news of Jackie turning 70 has left many of his fans shocked. They took to various social media platforms to voice their disbelief and recall their fond memories of the icon.

“Jackie Chan being 70 can’t be real,” commented someone while another bewildered fan pondered, “Wait, he’s 70??????” Another social media user expressed, “Looks too old for a [70-year-old],” and another person noted, “Jackie Chan being 70 does not sit well with me.”

Someone else stated, “He looks so old 🥺.” Other fans remembered the joy Jackie brought to their childhoods. “Woahhh. He has aged this much? […] He made my childhood fun 😭,” gushed one.

The comments posted by fans, along with Will Smith’s special birthday message are testaments to Jackie’s ability to inspire and entertain countless people, at any age. Though his recent Instagram post reflecting on turning 70 caused shock among his fans, it also reminded them of his journey in film.

Jackie Chan, the revered martial artist and venerated star of the screen, recently appeared in a video on a Chinese social media platform, showing off a full head of gray hair as he approaches his 70th birthday.

The video, which quickly spread across the internet, was from a report by Sichuan Observation on Weibo and was shot during a special event in Luzhou, Sichuan.

The caption alongside the video highlighted Jackie’s appearance at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Sealing Ceremony on March 11, with Jackie humorously comparing his age to the ancient brewing techniques of Luzhou Laojiao, saying, “Luzhou Laojiao’s brewing technique has a history of 700 years, and I am 70 years old.”

At the ceremony, Jackie, who is a father of two, mentioned his strong connection with Luzhou and expressed his admiration for the event, which he was attending for the first time. He voiced a heartfelt desire to see Chinese kung fu prevail in every corner and the rich aroma of Luzhou Laojiao to be omnipresent.

As images of Jackie’s transformed appearance surfaced, the internet reacted with a mix of shock and admiration. The Daily Loud’s shared photo of Jackie’s new look garnered significant attention, prompting fans to voice their surprise and nostalgia.

Comments ranged from stunned queries like “What happened to Jackie Chan?” and “Can’t believe he’s that old already” to expressions of disbelief such as “Yo I barely recognize him. A legend.” “He looks completely different” and “How?“

Fans reflected on their own disbelief with remarks like “Ahh, I couldn’t recognize him for a while” and “Unbelievable.” The collective sentiment echoed the reverence for the passage of time, with multiple fans remarking, “[What’s] happening to Jackie Chan?” and “Can’t believe that Jackie Chan is getting this old. Legend.“

Tolulope Michael, a cyber-security instructor and career coach, didn’t hide his emotions when sharing the viral photo, reflecting on the inevitable nature of aging and the bittersweet reality of seeing a childhood hero grow old.

His tribute, heartfelt and resonant, read: “Seeing one of the greatest actors of all time get old is really heartbreaking for me, even though getting old is a part of life. Jackie Chan is part of those actors that made our childhood fun. He was my childhood favourite actor and I still watch his 80’s 90’s and early 2000’s movies to watch again and relive those memories.”

Michael shared that he loved Jackie as a child and still felt that way. He shared that although he couldn’t bear to see Jackie aging, he knew it was something he couldn’t escape.

He revealed that if he retired from acting, he would pursue directing. When asked if he lived in Mexico, he clarified, “No, Beijing. But I have an office in Shanghai, Taiwan… actually, I’m living around the world.”

Jackie’s reflections on life and work, captured in his book “Never Grow Up,” resonate with his recent appearance. In his book, he divulges, “I don’t want to retire either. Sometimes I wonder if I should just vanish suddenly one day, pack a bag and fly a plane to somewhere.”

He also added, “That might be the way to do it. But I probably never will. I hope that, when the time is right, I’ll know when to stop working. I’ll take care of myself. Or I’ll keep plugging away and fighting until the very end.”