Chuck Norris, the martial arts legend turned action movie star and Walker, Texas Ranger icon, has died at the age of 86.
His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media, saying he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Norris reportedly experienced a medical emergency while in Hawaii just days after celebrating his 86th birthday, where he had even shared a video of himself still training.
Born Carlos Ray Norris in Oklahoma, he first made a name for himself as a martial arts champion in the 1960s before transitioning into Hollywood. He went on to star alongside Bruce Lee in The Way of the Dragon, launching a long run of action films like The Delta Force and Invasion U.S.A..
For a lot of folks, though, he’ll always be Cordell Walker. Walker, Texas Ranger ran throughout the ‘90s and cemented Norris as a household name, especially here in Texas.
Off-screen, he was known for his discipline, faith, and dedication to his family, with loved ones remembering him as much more than the tough-guy persona the world saw.
From martial arts champion… to action star… to full-blown internet legend thanks to those “Chuck Norris facts”… his impact stretched across generations.
He was 86.
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