Chuck Norris, one of Hollywood’s most iconic action stars, died yesterday morning at the age of 86, his family confirmed on Instagram. Norris’ family thanked his supporters for their prayers and support during his recent hospitalization.
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and at peace.”
“To the world he was a martial artist, an actor and a symbol of strength. To us he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother and the heart of our family.”
“He lived his life with faith, purpose and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.”
“While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and the unforgettable moments we were able to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him and our family is truly grateful. To him, you weren’t just fans – you were his friends,” the family said in a statement.
The family went on to ask for privacy: “We know many of you have heard about his recent hospitalization and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you have sent him.
“As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time. Thank you for loving him with us.”
The 86-year-old actor was admitted to a hospital in Hawaii – just days after celebrating his 86th birthday – after an unknown incident on the island of Kauai. While the exact cause of death has not been released, the family said he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
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A legendary career in martial arts and movies
Chuck Norris was a well-known figure in the world of American martial arts and gained wide recognition as an action movie star.
Born in Oklahoma in 1940, he served in the United States Air Force before building a successful career in martial arts. He has earned multiple black belts across disciplines such as karate, taekwondo, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
His acting breakthrough came in 1972 with the film Way of the Dragon, where he starred alongside martial arts icon Bruce Lee. He then appeared in several popular action films, including The Delta Force* and Missing in Action.
However, he is most remembered for his role as Cordell “Cord” Walker in the long-running television series Walker, Texas Ranger.
He is survived by his wife, Gena O’Kelley, and his five children.
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Internet Fame With ‘Chuck Norris Facts’
Norris became famous for his jokes. He is best known for an Internet phenomenon called “Chuck Norris facts”—a type of over-the-top, deadpan humor that portrays him as an unstoppable, almost godlike figure. These jokes went viral in the mid-2000s and made him a pop culture legend that transcends his film and martial arts career.
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Chuck Norris jokes
- Chuck Norris doesn’t read books. He stares at them until he gets the information he wants.
- Time waits for no one. Unless that man is Chuck Norris.
- If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.
- Chuck Norris breathes air… five times a day.
- There was nothing in the Beginning… then Chuck Norris’ roundhouse kicked nothing and told him to get a job.
- When God said, “Let there be light!” Chuck Norris said, “Please say.”
- Chuck Norris has a mug of nails instead of coffee in the morning.
- If Chuck Norris were to travel to an alternate dimension where there was another Chuck Norris and the two of them fought, they would both win.
- Dinosaurs once looked at Chuck Norris the wrong way. You know what happened to them.
- Chuck Norris’ tears cure cancer. Too bad he never cried.
- Chuck Norris once kicked someone so hard that his leg broke the speed of light
- When you ask Chuck Norris what time it is, he always says, “Two seconds left.” After you ask, “Two seconds for what?” kicks you in the face
- Chuck Norris appeared in the video game ‘Street Fighter II’ but was removed by Beta Testers because every button made him do a roundhouse kick. When asked about this “glitch” Chuck Norris replied, “It’s not a glitch.
- Since Chuck Norris was born in 1940, kicking-related deaths have increased by 13,000 percent.
- Chuck Norris doesn’t own a stove, oven or microwave because revenge is a dish best served cold.
- Chuck Norris doesn’t sleep. He waits.
- There is no beard behind Chuck Norris’ beard. There is only one more fist.
- Chuck Norris’ main export is pain.
- Chuck Norris recently got the idea to sell his pee as a drink in a can. Now it’s called Red Bull.
- If paper beats rock, rock beats scissors, and scissors beats paper, what beats all three at once? Chuck Norris.
