At the age of 86, actor Chuck Norris reported to TMZ. The action cinema icon departed on 19 March 2026 on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. According to reports from the family, death occurred suddenly after a sudden medical incident that preceded hospitalization.
Close actor stressed that he was surrounded by his loved ones and left in peace. "We share with a heavy heart the sudden departure of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. We would like to keep private details, but know that he was surrounded by his family and rested in peace" wrote in a statement. He added that he lived with faith, purpose, and constant devotion to his loved ones.
At the age of 86, actor Chuck Norris died – informed the TMZ service.
Chuck Norris, actually Carlos Ray Norris, was born on March 10, 1940. Before becoming a Hollywood star, he was primarily a prominent martial arts champion. He won black belts in several disciplines, founded his own training styles and trained with legends such as Bruce Lee (they collectively starred in the 1972 film "Dragon's Way". His acting career exploded in the 1980s when he became a symbol of the indestructible tough guy in the action cinema.
He was most famous for films such as "Missing in Action", "Delta Force", "U.S. Invasion" and "Eye for an Eye". In the 1990s, millions of viewers loved him as Sheriff of Cordell Walker in the television series "Walker, Texas Ranger", which aired for almost a decade. Norris received a star on Hollywood Hall of Fame, and in 2010 became an honorary Texas guard. Even after his withdrawal from acting, he remained in popular culture thanks to the memes and "facts about Chuck Norris" which became an online phenomenon.
The family asks you to respect privacy in these difficult times. The death of the legend has caused a huge stir among fans around the world who mention him as a man of steadfast spirit, faith and devotion to the family. Chuck Norris will forever remain a symbol of strength, determination and true action cinema icon.
With great sadness, our beloved Chuck Norris left yesterday morning. Although we would prefer to keep the circumstances of this death a secret, we want to ensure that the family surrounded him and left in peace.
For the world he was a master of martial arts, 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 people.
Although our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he has survived, and for the unforgettable moments we have been fortunate to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is really grateful for that. To him, you weren't just fans, you were his friends.
We know that many of you have heard of his recent hospitalization and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you have given him.
At this sad time for us, we ask you to respect the privacy of our family.
