US Edition'Mad Max' and 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Legend Dead at 75: Wife of Richard Norton Confirms His Passing
- Richard Norton, the 75-year-old Australian martial artist, actor, and stunt coordinator, died in his Melbourne home, as confirmed by his wife, Judy Green, on Instagram.
- Norton's career began after training in martial arts as a child and later working as a bodyguard for rock stars like ABBA and the Rolling Stones, leading Linda Ronstadt to encourage him to pursue opportunities in Hollywood.
- Norton, who appeared in over 70 films, gained recognition for his martial arts skills and stunt work, including roles in 'The Octagon' with Chuck Norris, fight choreography for 'Suicide Squad,' and his role as the Prime Imperator in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.
- Norton trained numerous celebrities, including Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, and Scarlett Johansson, and his early collaboration with Chuck Norris led to a lasting friendship, beginning with the 1980 film 'The Octagon'.
- Following Norton's death, tributes poured in from colleagues like James Gunn, who described him as a "tough but sweet Australian dude," and Chuck Norris, who called him his "friend and brother," while Judy Green expressed her devastation on Instagram, stating, "I am numb and devastated, I have no words I have lost my everything.
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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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GazetteXtraRichard Norton, stunt veteran who sparred with Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, dies at 75
Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer and martial artist whose credits include 'The Suicide Squad' and 'The Octagon,' has died. James Gunn says 'the film world will be a less vibrant place without him.'
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