Chuck Norris has died at 86 - 19 March 2026

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Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion and karate school teacher who jumped fist- and feetfirst into stardom with 1980s action movies like Missing in Action and the long-running CBS drama Walker, Texas Ranger, has died. He was 86.

Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement Friday morning announcing his death.

“He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives,” they said.

“While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.

In recent years he lost several loved ones, including his mother dying in 2024…

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Chuck Norris, Walloping Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ Dies at 86

The martial arts master also was a big-screen action hero in 'Lone Wolf McQuade,' 'Missing in Action,' 'The Delta Force' and more.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

https://people.com/chuck-norris-mom-wilma-norris-knight-dead-at-103-8757599

 

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Chuck Norris, action hero and star of 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' dies at 86

The martial artist and actor was best known for playing Cordell Walker, a lawman who dispensed Lone Star justice with roundhouse kicks and an old-school moral code.

www.nbcnews.com

Chuck Norris, the square-jawed martial artist and Hollywood action hero who became a symbol of rugged American masculinity as the star of the CBS series “Walker, Texas Ranger” and later as a popular internet meme, died Thursday, his family said.

He was 86.

“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” Norris’ family said in a post on Instagram on Friday. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”...