Movie Star Chuck Norris has Died Aged 86 (Video)
Last update: March 20, 2026
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He is perhaps best known for playing Cordell "Cord" Walker in the long-running television series Walker, Texas Ranger.
Action movie icon Chuck Norris has passed away at 86, his family confirms. CBI News notes that in a heartfelt statement, they described him as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and the heart of their family.
Norris, born in Oklahoma in 1940, served in the US Air Force before rising to fame as a martial arts star, holding multiple black belts. He broke into acting in 1972 with Way of the Dragon and went on to star in hits like Walker, Texas Ranger.
His legacy includes iconic action roles and a lasting impact on martial arts and entertainment. The family statement reads: "To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and symbol of strength. To us, he was the heart of our family".
