Chuck Norris Dies At 86
On March 19th, actor and martial artist Chuck Norris died following a hospitalization. He was 86.
News broke that Norris was hospitalized on Kauai, Hawaii after a sudden, unspecified medical emergency. Early reports by TMZ said the cause was unknown, but he was “in good spirits” at the time.
His family later announced his death in a statement that read:
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”
Remembering Chuck Norris
Norris was an American martial artist and actor, most well-known for his hit TV show Walker, Texas Ranger, which aired from 1993 to 2001.
Norris made his big screen debut in The Wrecking Crew in 1968. He later gained international attention in Way of the Dragon (1972), where he starred opposite Bruce Lee in a now-iconic fight scene set in Rome.
The late actor went on to headline a series of popular movies throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, including Good Guys Wear Black, The Octagon, and Lone Wolf McQuade.
Norris was also an Air Force Veteran and earned black belts in Karate, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Judo. Up until the final days of his life, Norris remained committed to martial arts and staying physically active.
Norris’ Family Clears Up Misinformation Following His Death
Norris is survived by his five children, Mike, Eric, Dina, Traci, and Dixon. He is also survived by his wife, Gena O’Kelley. Since his tragic death, a surge of AI‑generated videos, fabricated posts, and false online claims about his health, how he died, and other details have been circulating the internet.
On Wednesday (April 1), the late actor’s family posted to his Instagram story, speaking out against such claims.
“We are aware that since Chuck’s passing, there have been a number of AI-generated videos and posts circulating online that contain false and misleading information regarding the circumstances of his passing, his health history, and who was present,” the family wrote.
They then urged people not to believe or share any information that doesn’t come directly from the family or an official representative. You can read their full statement below.
