The news was announced by his family on Instagram, stating he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Hawaii.
Norris was best known for his iconic role as Cordell “Cord” Walker in the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” which aired from 1993 to 2001. He also starred in action films like “The Way of the Dragon,” “Missing in Action,” and “The Delta Force”
A martial arts champion, Norris held six world titles and founded his own discipline, Chun Kuk Do. He was also a devout Christian and supporter of the military, visiting troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
Norris’ tough-guy persona inspired internet memes and jokes, cementing his status as a pop culture icon. His final social media post was a video of him boxing, captioned “I don’t age. I level up”
Tributes have poured in from fans and celebrities, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who called Norris “a legend” .Would you like to know more about Chuck Norris’ life and career, or is there something specific you’d like to know about his legacy?
