Chuck Norris, Martial Arts Legend, Passes Away

0:00This is Cory with the story, keeping you tapped into pop culture. You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today. Action star and martial arts legend Chuck Norris has died at 886. His family shared the news on Instagram, saying he passed away on Thursday March 19, surrounded by loved ones. They describe him as a devoted husband, father, and symbol of strength, who inspired millions through his discipline and kindness. Norris built his fame as a karate champion, before breaking into Hollywood. He faced off against Bruce Lee in the 1972 film, The Way of the Dragon, in one of the most iconic fight scenes ever. Hits like missing an action in invasion, USA followed, cementing his image as an unbeatable one-man army. On television, he ruled as Cordell Walker and Walker Texas Ranger from 1993 to 2001. That role mixed martial arts with clear morals and made him a family favorite. Later, in the 2000s, Internet memes turned him into a superhuman myth, with jokes exaggerating his toughness to hilarious extremes.

1:03Even in later years, Norris stayed active in conservative causes, supporting campaigns and speaking out on issues close to his heart. He appeared in The Expendables 2, alongside other action greats. Born in Oklahoma in 1940, he credited John Wayne as a boyhood hero after a tough upbringing. Norris leased behind his wife Gina, whom he married in 1998 and five children. His legacy of grit, faith, and entertainment endures for generations of fans.