Chuck Norris, action movie legend and star of “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died
20 March 17:09
American actor and martial artist Chuck Norris died on the morning of March 19. His family announced his death on social media, according to [Komersant].
The statement notes that the actor died surrounded by his family, but the family has decided not to disclose the circumstances of his death.
What the family reported
The family’s statement said that his death was sudden.
“It is with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris… he passed away surrounded by his family and has found peace,” his loved ones noted.
The family thanked fans for their support, noting that many people were already aware of the actor’s recent hospitalization.
According to media reports, Norris was taken to a hospital in Hawaii the day before after a sudden deterioration in his health.
The Road to Fame
The actor’s real name is Carlos Ray Norris.
He was born in 1940 in Oklahoma.
Key milestones in his life:
- 1958 — joined the U.S. Air Force;
- served in South Korea, where he earned the nickname “Chuck”;
- after his discharge, he opened a chain of karate schools.
It was martial arts that paved his way into the film industry.
Film and television career
Norris made his debut in the film The Demolition Squad, where he played a small role.
The actor landed his first leading role in the action film The Outlaw.
However, it was the series Walker, Texas Ranger that brought him worldwide fame.
In it, Norris played Ranger Cordell Walker—a hero who combined police work with martial arts skills.
The series became one of the most famous television action shows of the 1990s.
Family
Chuck Norris was married twice.
He is survived by:
- a wife;
- two sons;
- three daughters;
- several grandchildren.
A cultural phenomenon
In addition to his film career, Norris became a pop culture icon.
In the 2000s, the internet was flooded with memes and humorous “facts about Chuck Norris” that portrayed him as an almost superhuman hero.
This made the actor a symbol of the action hero in action movies and pop culture for several generations.
