Overview
- The Norris family announced his death in an Instagram statement on Friday, saying he died Thursday morning in Hawaii and requesting privacy.
- Reports said he was hospitalized on Kauai following a medical emergency the day before; no cause of death has been released and funeral arrangements have not been announced.
- Norris turned 86 on March 10 and shared a sparring video on social media, writing, “I don’t age. I level up.”
- The martial artist and actor was best known for Walker, Texas Ranger and action films including The Delta Force and the Missing in Action series, following an early career as a champion fighter and U.S. Air Force veteran.
- Tributes poured in from fellow actors and public figures, including Dolph Lundgren, Sylvester Stallone, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reflecting his wide cultural impact and enduring internet fame.