Martial arts icon and Walker, Texas Ranger star Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family confirmed on Friday.
Norris was hospitalised in Hawaii on Thursday following a medical emergency before passing away the next morning, surrounded by family, who requested privacy regarding the circumstances of his death.
In a statement, his family described him as “a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather… and the heart of our family,” noting that he lived “with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved.”
Norris rose to international fame as one of Hollywood’s most recognisable action stars, known for his real-life martial arts mastery and his roles in The Delta Force, Missing in Action, and the long-running CBS hit Walker, Texas Ranger.
He also appeared alongside Bruce Lee in the classic 1972 film The Way of the Dragon, a performance that helped cement his status as a global action icon.
Tributes are flowing worldwide as fans and fellow performers remember Norris as a cultural symbol of strength, discipline, and resilience whose influence spanned more than five decades.
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