Overview
- The family announced Norris’s death on his official Instagram account, saying he passed away yesterday morning at 86 and was surrounded by relatives.
- Initial reports from TMZ said he was rushed to a hospital on Kauai for an acute medical emergency, with no details on the nature of the episode.
- The statement did not disclose a clinical cause of death and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.
- Days earlier, Norris had marked his 86th birthday with a training video and was described by contacts as in good spirits.
- He rose to global fame as a martial-arts champion and action star, notably in Walker, Texas Ranger and films such as Missing in Action.