Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion turned action-film icon, has died at the age of 86. His passing was announced publicly by his family on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Best known for his roles in Walker, Texas Ranger, Missing in Action, The Delta Force, and many other action films and television appearances, Norris became one of the most recognizable and enduring figures in American pop culture.
Beyond film and television, he was widely respected for his martial arts career, discipline, and larger-than-life public legacy.