Chuck Norris, Action Icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" Star, Dies at Age 86

March 20, 2026

TL;DR

Chuck Norris, a renowned martial artist and actor, has died at age 86.
He was born Carlos Ray Norris in Oklahoma in 1940, served in the Korean War, and began his martial arts training.
Norris was a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion and founded his own style of karate, Chun Kuk Do.
He made his film debut in 1968 and starred in films like "The Way of the Dragon" and the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger."
He was an honorary Texas Ranger and an online meme known for his hyperbolic toughness.
Norris was married twice and had four children.

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