The 86-year-old Carlos Ray Norris, better known as “Chuck” Norris, was a legendary martial artist and Hollywood actor.
Friday, March 19, 2026 was supposedly the date of Norris’s death. His family released a statement confirming his death, which occurred in the wee hours of the morning following his admission to the Kauai, Hawaii, hospital the day before. His loved ones gathered around him as he “was at peace until the breathed his last,” and they said that the details of his passing would be kept secret.
Norris, who was born in Ryan, Oklahoma, USA, became famous around the world as a mixed martial arts champion before he made the leap into acting. His starring role in the hit TV series Walker, Texas Ranger catapulted him to stardom.
Norris had an impressive record in martial arts competitions while serving in the US Air Force before he became famous in the entertainment industry. He went on to develop his own martial art style, “Chun Kuk Do.”
During an era when most actors chose one medium over the other, Norris distinguished herself by being successful in both film and television. But as he got older, he started to appear on screen less and less.
Cameo appearances in films like The Expendables 2 (2012) and Dodgeball (2004), which starred Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, also brought him a new generation of fans.
Norris was a multi-black belt in many martial arts during his life. These included judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Tang Soo Do, Karate, and Taekwondo.