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Chuck Norris, martial arts icon and beloved action star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris died peacefully surrounded by family; his cause of death remains private, ending a legacy as a martial arts champion and cultural icon.
- On March 19, 2026, Chuck Norris, actor and martial arts icon, died, his family announced on Instagram March 20; he was 86.
- After a sparring session in Kauai, TMZ reported Chuck Norris had an undisclosed medical emergency while training Wednesday and was hospitalized Thursday.
- His career spanned more than four decades, starring in Walker, Texas Ranger, acting in over 20 movies, and winning six karate titles, founding Chun Kuk Do with over 3,300 black belts.
- Family said he was surrounded by loved ones and requested privacy, describing him as a devoted husband and father and confirming survivors including wife Gena O'Kelley and five children.
- Recently he posted a sparring video for his birthday and quipped 'I don't age', while his tough-guy image spawned the viral Chuck Norris Facts meme and he acted in the 2024 film Agent Recon.
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Chuck Norris died at the age of 86. Family and fans mourn for the action legend.
Chuck Norris, the legendary action star of “Good Guys Wear Black,” “Missing in Action” and “Walker: Texas Ranger,” died Thursday at age 86.
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Eddie Hall, the World’s Strongest Man, pays tribute to the late Chuck Norris: ‘Absolute legend’
Retired strongman competitor Eddie Hall said he's "gutted" over the passing of actor and martial arts master, Chuck Norris, who died Thursday morning in Hawaii at the age of 86.
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The Moore County News-PressChuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86: family
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.
·Prestonsburg, United States
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