Famous action movie actor Chuck Norris passed away at the age of 86

At the age of 86, American actor and martial arts master Chuck Norris has died, becoming a symbol of strength and a cult figure in action films. This information has been confirmed by his family. BBC reports about it writes.

Chuck Norris passed away: what is known about the actor's last days

The family reported that the actor passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. 'To the world, he was a martial arts master and a symbol of strength. To us - a loving father, a devoted husband, and a grandfather,' the statement read.

Earlier, information surfaced regarding his hospitalization in Hawaii after a training session. According to media reports, he was feeling good and even joking.

Just a few days before his death, on March 10, Chuck Norris celebrated his 86th birthday and posted a training video with the words: 'I am not aging. I am leveling up.'

Biography of Chuck Norris: from military to action star

Carlos Ray Norris was born on March 10, 1940, in Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he began practicing martial arts.

His key achievements include:

• six World Karate Championship titles in middleweight
• creation of his own style Chun Kuk Do
• founding of United Fighting Arts Federation
• over 3300 black belts among students worldwide

Norris made his film debut in the late 1960s and gained popularity after his role in the movie 'The Way of the Dragon' alongside Bruce Lee.

Some of his most famous projects include:

• 'Missing in Action'
• 'Delta Force'
• the series 'Walker, Texas Ranger'

His role as a Texas ranger brought him the greatest popularity and solidified his status as a cult hero. The series lasted nine seasons.

In 2010, Norris was recognized as an honorary Texas Ranger and later as an honorary citizen of Texas.

Chuck Norris left behind a legacy as an actor, athlete, and symbol of the action era of the 70s-90s. His image as a hero fighting against evil has become part of pop culture and influenced several generations of viewers.