Richard Norton, stunt veteran who sparred with Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, dies at 75
- Richard Norton, an Australian martial artist, actor, and stunt performer, died at 75, announced by his wife over the weekend on Instagram.
- Norton began martial arts at age 11 and later worked as a bodyguard before a career spanning from the 1980s to 2024.
- He fought opposite Chuck Norris in The Octagon and Jackie Chan in City Hunter, also choreographing The Suicide Squad and training several actors.
- Norris described him as a "dear friend and brother," while filmmaker James Gunn expressed that the movie industry has lost a valuable and energetic presence with his passing.
- Norton’s death leaves a notable legacy in martial arts and film, with many mourning his influence and skills across multiple generations.
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“Mad Max” Actor Richard Norton Dies at 75, Cause of Death Unknown
Richard Norton, a renowned Australian martial artist, actor, and stunt coordinator, passed away on Sunday, March 30, at the age of 75. Norton’s wife, Judy Green, confirmed his death in an emotional post on his Instagram account. She wrote, “I am numb and devastated, I have no words I have lost my everything.” She went on to express her grief, stating that she was using this time to come to terms with her “great loss” and that there would be an o…
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