Chuck Norris died at age 86 surrounded by his family

21.03.2026 18:00 HotInfo

American actor and martial arts master Chuck Norris died at age 86 surrounded by his family. The news was confirmed by his family via social media on Friday, March 20, 2026. Norris collapsed during training on the Hawaiian island of Kauai on Thursday and was taken to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his health problems. According to those close to him, he passed away peacefully, aware that he was surrounded by people who loved him. topky.sk ↗ seznamzpravy.cz ↗

In the final days of his life, the actor was looking forward to the future and expressing optimism. Just a few days earlier, he had posted a photo with the caption "I'm not getting old" and expressed gratitude for his good health. Even just a week before, he was actively engaged in training activities, which made his sudden passing all the more surprising to his colleagues and millions of fans around the world. In recent years of his life, however, he faced several personal losses. Two years ago he lost his mother, Wilma Norris Knight. diva.sk ↗ super.cz ↗

Norris became famous as Cordell Walker in the cult series Walker, Texas Ranger and in numerous action films that shaped the action film genre. Before his film career, he was a six-time world karate champion. His son Dakota and other family members took part in commemorating his legacy. World-famous actors such as Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme published touching memories of their longtime colleague. Despite the many jokes that circulated about him on the internet, Norris always wished to be remembered as a martial arts master, a philanthropic man, and a father with a big heart full of love. diva.sk ↗ zeny.iprima.cz ↗

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