Jorge Cao Denies Death Rumors: "I'm Alive, More Alive Than Ever"

July 4, 2026

Cuban-Colombian actor Jorge Cao denied on Friday, July 3, 2026, rumors of his death that spread quickly across social media that day.

The misinformation gained traction through graphic posts claiming that the actor, born in Caibarién, Cuba, on January 2, 1944, had died at age 82. One of the most widely shared posts was attributed to Rtvc Noticias and included a photo of him alongside text announcing his supposed passing.

As the rumor spread rapidly, Cao posted a video on his social media to clarify the situation. "Dear friends, I don't even know what to tell you. It seems like a big joke, but it's ugly and unpleasant. I'm Jorge Cao and I'm alive, more alive than ever," the actor said, also thanking his family and followers for their messages of support.

The actor, who has lived in Colombia since 1994 and is known for his role as Don Martín Acevedo in the telenovela "Pasión de Gavilanes," noted that this is not the first time false reports of his death have circulated. "Something similar happened when I explained that I wouldn't be in the last season of Pasión de Gavilanes, and for some reason they also declared me dead," he recalled.

Cao used the message to confirm that he remains professionally active and is preparing new projects for theater, film and television, including the filming of a new movie in Barranquilla.