Actor Jackie Chan is an extremely popular and prominent figure, not just in Hong Kong, but in the entire world. He is considered to be one of the most successful and influential actors, martial artists, and film directors in Hong Kong cinema history. He became very famous internationally for his unique style of action-comedy films.
It was once revealed that two of his female fans committed suicide after he announced that he was getting married to his girlfriend, Joan Lin, back in 1982. In 2001, Jackie Chan revealed that he and his then-girlfriend had to keep their relationship hidden from the public to prevent any further disasters.
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Two women committed suicide after Jackie Chan revealed he is getting married
In an interview with Black Film, actor Jackie Chan revealed that two women committed suicide after he announced that he was getting married to his then-girlfriend, Joan Lin, in 1982. He was asked how he felt and he replied,
“Oh, I am very sad. It makes me sad. It makes me very nervous. At that time, I remember I didn’t even say married. I just said that I have a girlfriend. I just said girlfriend and a girl jumped into the subway, [it was a] suicide. From that, I knew how serious it was.” He added, “Another girl was found in front of my office drinking poison. So many things have gone on. Another girl, came to Hong Kong, she would never go away. 24 hours a day she followed me. She would stay in front of my house, stay in front of my office. At the end, I called up immigration to have her sent back. There are too many things going on.”
Many celebrities face this issue as some die-hard fans are so obsessed with them that they want to see them in person. But sometimes, the obsession becomes dangerous.
Jackie Chan is very popular in Asian countries
The actor gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s after he starred in hit films such as Police Story, Armour of God, and Rumble in the Bronx. The viewers instantly became a fan of his innovative stunts, impressive martial arts skills, and unique blend of action and comedy. With his work in the Rush Hour series, the actor became extremely popular around the world.
Apart from this, Jackie Chan has also been actively involved in philanthropy and humanitarian work. He has supported various charitable causes over the years and donated a major portion of his income to organizations supporting children, disaster relief efforts, and medical research. Overall, the actor is believed to be one of the best actors of all time in every aspect.
Source: BlackFilm
