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Chuck Norris, Action Icon and 'Walker Texas Ranger' Star, Dies at 86 [View all]

Source: Variety

Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86.

Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement Friday saying that he died that morning. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace,” his family wrote.

“To the world, he was a martial artist, 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,” the statement continued. “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.”

Read more: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger-dies-1236694953/

He lived an interesting life.

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No loss. Aristus Mar 20 #1

i agree - he was a horrible human being samsingh Mar 20 #34

Don't speak ill of the dead. Botany Mar 20 #2

Chuck Norris! Ray Bruns Mar 20 #3

Just saw the breaking banners. BumRushDaShow Mar 20 #4

He dove deeper than those two. marble falls Mar 20 #12

he caused a lot of damage while being lost samsingh Mar 20 #35

Not a fan SpankMe Mar 20 #5

I admit to enjoying some of his "kick ass" movies for escapism. hamsterjill Mar 20 #6

He was a VERY VERY good fighter DenaliDemocrat Mar 20 #41

I like kind people. The others I try to ignore. twodogsbarking Mar 20 #7

Huh... catbyte Mar 20 #8

He lived an interesting life, but he drank MAGA koolade by the gallon. marble falls Mar 20 #9

Flags at 1/2 staff ? dweller Mar 20 #10

I have to ask, were there ten demons waiting to kick his ass, one by one? 58Sunliner Mar 20 #11

He denounced the January 6 insurrection. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 20 #13

Not a day goes by on which "Walker, Texas Ranger" is not showing on some channel. mahatmakanejeeves Mar 20 #15

Wonder if tsf will attend his funeral? BlueKota Mar 20 #14

Chuck Norris memes were once popular DBoon Mar 20 #16

Fuck him angrychair Mar 20 #17

Death Comes A'Knocking YepYep Mar 20 #18

- Lemon Lyman Mar 20 #19

Was never a fan. BlueKota Mar 20 #22

"See you at the polls" Chuck closes with. oasis Mar 20 #38

Now which base/ship will they rename after this Trump lover? GreenWave Mar 20 #20

Condolences to his family. NT mwooldri Mar 20 #21

Growing up I had friends that worshipped the guy. Jacson6 Mar 20 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Exp Mar 20 #24

Good. SergeStorms Mar 20 #25

Good OhioTim Mar 20 #26

Good riddance to bad rubbish SheltieLover Mar 20 #27

Another one bites the dust SheltieLover Mar 20 #28

Will not be missed. AverageOldGuy Mar 20 #29

He was a far-right turd wolfie001 Mar 20 #36

One less... 2naSalit Mar 20 #30

One less magat moron. I'm good with that. paleotn Mar 20 #31

Does this mean I won't have to watch those shitty commercials mdbl Mar 20 #32

This is the saddest news I've heard all year Polybius Mar 20 #33

I don't believe in an afterlife Indyfan53 Mar 20 #37

Chuck Norris lost to the Grim Reaper. nt doc03 Mar 20 #39

Don't be so sure! Polybius Mar 20 #40