Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By JONATHAN MATTISEMarch 20, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Chuck Norris, the renowned martial artist and actor celebrated for his tough-guy persona in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other action roles, has died at the age of 86. His death occurred on Thursday, according to his family. Norris achieved widespread fame through his on-screen roles and later became a subject of internet memes and jokes that played on his image of invincibility. He garnered a dedicated following and even received admiration from presidents. Throughout his career, Norris's martial arts skills and action films solidified his status as a cultural icon.

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