Photo Of 69-year-old Jackie Chan Goes Viral, Fans In Shock Over His Ageing Look

When it comes to action as a film genre, the contribution of Hong Kong cinema is unfathomable. It was them that started it all and spearheaded the martial arts subgenre of action films. Legends like Bruce Lee. Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Jet Li and Donnie Yen have inspired an entire generation to take up martial arts as a sport. Iconic Jackie Chan movies in the 80s and 90s were set apart by death-defying stunts and perfectly choreographed hand-to-hand fight choreography. That is the Jackie Chan that every 80s and 90s kid wants to cling on to. This is the very reason that fans were left disheartened by a recent public appearance of Jackie Chan, where his age catching up to him was evident.

Photos circulating online depict the 69-year-old sporting a full head of white hair along with white facial hair, prompting reactions from netizens. Details about the event where Chan was photographed are scarce, aside from the fact that it occurred “recently” in Sichuan, China. The general takeaway from the viral pics of Jackie Chan is reminiscent of the fact that time spares no one, not even one of the greatest martial artists to have ever lived.

The photo garnered reactions ranging from sorrowful to hilarious. One fan who had been waiting for the third sequel to the action comedy Hollywood film Rush Hour starring the famed Hong Kong actor was dismayed that no Rush Hour 4 was in the pipeline anymore. Another one commented that it was sad to see their childhood hero grow old like this. Yet another user commented that Jackie Chan was ready to take up the role of Mr Miyagi in a future The Karate Kid movie, a role previously played by Pat Morita.

Jackie Chan was born in 1954 in Victoria Peak, Hong Kong. He made his debut as a stuntman in the famous Bruce Lee film Enter the Dragon and later went on to become a huge martial artist himself. It is noteworthy that Jackie Chan was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2016.