Action movie star and martial arts legend Chuck Norris died at age 86 on March 19. -AP
Chuck Norris's family is warning fans there are several AI-generated videos circulating online containing "false and misleading information" about the late star.
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The action movie and martial arts legend - best known for his work on the likes of Walker, Texas Ranger - died on March 19, aged 86, and his family have asked people not to believe AI-based "fabricated reports of past medical issues" and "false narratives surrounding family relationships" doing the rounds on social media.
In a statement on Norris's Instagram account, they wrote: "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.
"These claims are entirely untrue. This includes fabricated reports of past medical issues, as well as false narratives surrounding family relationships."
Norris's relatives asked for his supporters to only trust information that came directly from his family or an official family representative.
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