Rumors surrounding the alleged death of Chinese-Canadian singer and actor Kris Wu, currently serving a 13-year prison sentence, have been firmly dismissed by local authorities. The Jiangsu Police issued a statement confirming that reports of his death are “false” and urged the public to refrain from spreading such misinformation. This clarification follows a wave of speculation regarding Wu’s wellbeing while incarcerated.
The latest rumors suggested that Wu, also known as Wu Yi Fan, was murdered in prison, purportedly due to conflicts with gang members inside the facility. An individual claiming to have shared a cell with Wu made these allegations on social media, igniting further speculation, including unfounded claims of organ harvesting. The police responded decisively, stating that “the online reports about Kris are groundless rumors.”
This incident marks the third instance of death rumors concerning Wu, who initially gained fame as a member of the popular boy band EXO in 2012 before leaving in 2014. In 2022, he was convicted of two serious offenses: he received a sentence of 11 years and six months for rape and an additional one year and 10 months for “assembling a crowd to engage in sexual promiscuity.”
After completing his prison term, Wu is expected to be deported to Canada, the country of his upbringing, where he holds citizenship. As the situation develops, the Jiangsu Police continue to monitor the spread of misinformation to protect the integrity of their investigation and the safety of those involved.
The police’s swift action against the rumors highlights the ongoing issues of misinformation in the age of social media, where unverified claims can quickly gain traction. As such, they reiterated the importance of relying on credible sources for information related to ongoing legal matters.