Actor Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, TMZ reported. The action film icon passed away on March 19, 2026, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. According to reports from his family, his death was sudden, following a sudden medical incident that was preceded by a hospitalization.
The actor’s relatives stressed that he was surrounded by his loved ones and passed away in peace. „With heavy hearts, we share the news of the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. We would like to keep the private details to ourselves, but know that he was surrounded by family and rests in peace,” they wrote in a statement. It added that he lived with faith, purpose and constant devotion to his loved ones.
W wieku 86 lat zmarł aktor Chuck Norris – poinformował serwis TMZ.
Chuck Norris, born Carlos Ray Norris, was born on March 10, 1940. Before becoming a Hollywood star, he was first and foremost an outstanding martial arts champion. He earned black belts in several disciplines, developed his own training styles and trained with legends such as Bruce Lee (the two appeared together in the 1972 film „The Way of the Dragon”). His acting career took off in the 1980s, when he became the symbol of the indestructible tough guy in action cinema.
His greatest fame came from films such as the „Missing in Action” trilogy, „Delta Force”, „Invasion U.S.A.” and „Code of Honor”. In the 1990s, millions of viewers loved him as Sheriff Cordell Walker in the series „Walker, Texas Ranger”, which aired for nearly a decade. Norris received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2010 became an honorary Texas Ranger. Even after retiring from acting, he remained in popular culture thanks to memes and the „Chuck Norris facts” that became an internet phenomenon.
The family asks for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time. The death of the legend has caused enormous emotion among fans around the world, who remember him as a man of unbroken spirit, faith and devotion to his family. Chuck Norris will forever remain a symbol of strength, determination and a true icon of action cinema.
With great sadness, we announce that our beloved Chuck Norris passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning. Although we would have preferred to keep the circumstances of his death private, we want to assure you that he was surrounded by family and passed away in peace.
To the world, he was a martial arts master, an actor and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an amazing brother and the heart of our family.
He lived with faith, determination and unwavering devotion to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline and kindness, he inspired millions of people around the world and had a lasting impact on the lives of so many.
Although our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were lucky enough to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.
We know many of you heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you offered him.
During this sad time for us, we ask that you respect our family’s privacy.
Tomasz Kamiński, redaktor serwisu DigitalNexus.pl. Zajmuje się tematyką show-biznesową i rozrywką. Ukończył dziennikarstwo i medioznawstwo na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim. W wolnym czasie gra w gry, jest fanatykiem Call of Duty. W temacie gier pisze od 2008 roku.
