Chuck Norris dies at 86

newsMar 22, 2026

Martial arts legend and actor Chuck Norris has died at age 86. He was a six-time karate champion and an action film star. Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday for unknown causes, and news outlets confirmed his death. His passing removes a major pop culture figure who helped popularize martial arts and American action television worldwide.

Key Highlights

Chuck Norris, 86, died after being hospitalized in Hawaii.

Norris was a six-time karate champion and action film star.

He starred as Cordell Walker on the television series Walker, Texas Ranger.

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