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Chuck Norris, Martial-Arts Icon and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Star, Dies at 86

His family announced the death on his verified Instagram after a sudden medical emergency and hospitalization in Kauai, requesting privacy and withholding a cause.

Overview

  • He died in the morning surrounded by loved ones and was at peace, according to the family statement.
  • TMZ first reported his emergency hospitalization in Hawaii a day earlier, and his representatives declined to comment to AFP.
  • The family has not disclosed a cause of death and says it intends to keep the circumstances private.
  • He had celebrated his 86th birthday on March 10 with a training video, which outlets noted as context for the sudden turn in his health.
  • Tributes recount a legacy that includes The Way of the Dragon with Bruce Lee, a string of 1980s action hits, the series Walker, Texas Ranger, and his Kickstart Kids nonprofit.