March 20, 2026

Actor Chuck Norris Dies

American actor and martial arts master Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Facebook. Norris's relatives said the actor died the previous evening surrounded by family. The relatives intend to keep other details secret. "To the world, he was a master of martial arts, an actor and a role model of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family," the statement said. The previous day, March 19, sources told TMZ that Chuck Norris had been hospitalized on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The report did not specify what exactly happened to the actor. However, the sources told journalists that he was in good spirits. "We know that many of you have heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are sincerely grateful for the prayers and support you have sent him," the actor's family noted in their last post. On March 10, Norris turned 86. On that day, he wrote on his social media that he was "not getting older, but leveling up." "Nothing helps you feel younger than training on a sunny day. I am grateful for another year lived, good health, and the opportunity to continue doing what I love," the actor noted. Norris is a six-time world karate champion. He is known for his roles in the series "Walker, Texas Ranger" and the films "The Way of the Dragon," "Eye for an Eye," "Missing in Action," "Invasion U.S.A.," "The Expendables 2," and others.