A recent photo of acclaimed martial artist and actor, Jet Li is going viral on the internet because of his unrecognizable features.
So, apparently, Jet Li is suffering from "hyperthyroidism and spinal problems" and this is him now ❤️😓: pic.twitter.com/Ss0W2EL96D
— s (@ntyyst) May 19, 2018
The photo shows Li visiting a temple in Tibet. But the 55-year-old actor looked like he aged a lot that people do not believe it’s actually him since he just greeted his fans last December via his Instagram account and looked “healthier.”
Speculations about the photo arose because many of his fans find it unbelievable. But according to his manager, “it was just a bad photo of someone who is 55 years old.”
That's not jet li. Link or I don't believe it
— Nwikyz (@nwikyernest) May 20, 2018
— THE NOVATONEZ (@THENOVATONEZ) May 21, 2018
That's not jet li
— emé nwà Nna (@PilgrimBapt1st) May 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/arazaa1/status/998677381522092032
Are you sure it's not for his role in Mulan? He did a video for Chinese New Year this year and looked nothing like this.
— Mindy (@Mindy_Saini) May 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/officialjohnq/status/998636982350827525
https://twitter.com/uptheironssteve/status/998616723929681923
is this real? can I get the source?
— あぢた (@aditapuasandy) May 20, 2018
Li admitted in 2013 that he’s been suffering from hyperthyroidism (a condition that causes fatigue, rapid weight loss, and irregular heartbeat) and spinal problems. Due to his illnesses, he wasn’t allowed to take on any stressful roles and had to take medication to keep his heartbeat normal.
Other fans expressed their concern for the kung-fu actor:
Jackie Chan and Jet Li were like Gods to me when I was little. It's so sad to see Li like this 😓 pic.twitter.com/lO2FdTTvDe
— s (@ntyyst) May 19, 2018
Im broken to see him like this 💔💔
— ratjunn (@ratjunn) May 20, 2018
— ファリス (@Faaaarisss) May 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/Lucassurya/status/998157899460313088
This is Soo sad 😢
— Danny Stark (@itz_dannie) May 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/pincush_queen/status/998007467782082560
While others wished him a full recovery:
I am a fan of Jet Li. He is battling a thyroid disorder according to @tmz. Get well soon #JetLi 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/sGejcxjhUx
— danawhite (@danawhite) May 21, 2018
Get well soon, Mr. Li 💪
— ✨I (@likeicedteaalot) May 20, 2018
Get well soon😔
— beefcake 4k (@nurjannahzain) May 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/UlibarriAlice/status/998770710058340353
Hang in there, Mr. Li. Keep fighting! 👊
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