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Chuck Norris obituary
Martial arts champion who became a star of 1980s action movies and played the wholesome hero of Walker, Texas Ranger on TV

TL;DR
- Chuck Norris, a martial arts champion and action movie star, has died at 86.
- He was known for his roles in 1980s action films like "Lone Wolf McQuade" and "Invasion USA."
- Norris also starred as the hero Cordell Walker in the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger."
- He began his career after retiring undefeated as a six-time world middleweight karate champion.
- Norris's early screen appearance was a fight scene he choreographed with Bruce Lee in "The Way of the Dragon" (1972).
- He was noted for his clean-cut, conservative image, contrasting with antiheroes of the time.
- Norris became a subject of internet memes in the 21st century, celebrating his perceived invulnerability.
- He was born Carlos Ray Norris in Ryan, Oklahoma, and served in the U.S. Air Force, where he began training in karate.
- His autobiography is titled "Against All Odds: My Story."
- He is survived by his wife, Gena O'Kelley, and his children.