Legendary action star Chuck Norris dies at 86

Legendary martial artist and Hollywood action icon Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family confirmed. Norris passed away on March 19, 2026, after a reported medical emergency in Hawaii.

A six-time world karate champion, Norris rose to global fame through action films such as The Delta Force and the hit TV series Walker, Texas Ranger. His career spanned decades, and he later became a pop culture phenomenon through viral “Chuck Norris facts.”

Tributes have poured in from fans and public figures worldwide, remembering him as both a martial arts legend and a defining figure in action cinema.