Chuck Norris, Martial Arts Legend, Passes Away

0:00Today is March 20th. Here's what's trending in entertainment. Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist in action star, has passed away at age 86, his family confirmed today. They share the news on Instagram, highlighting his life of faith, discipline, and kindness that inspired millions worldwide. Born Carlos Ray Norris in Oklahoma in 1940, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a teen, and discovered martial arts while stationed in South. Korea. There, he earned a black belt and won karate championships in the 1960s before breaking into Hollywood. He first gained fame fighting Bruce Lee in the 1972 film The Way of the Dragon, then starred in hits like Missing in Action, Delta, Force, and the long-running TV series Walker Texas Ranger from 1993 to 2001. His last major role was in The Expendables 2 in 2012, and off screen, he promoted fitness through his martial arts schools. In recent years, Norris became a pop culture icon thanks to hilarious internet memes exaggerating his superhuman strength.

1:03Fans around the world are mourning the loss of the symbol of toughness and family devotion.