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OnlinePoker

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Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:17 AM Yesterday

Chuck Norris, Action Icon and 'Walker Texas Ranger' Star, Dies at 86 [View all]

Source: Variety

Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86.

Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement Friday saying that he died that morning. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace,” his family wrote.

“To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family,” the statement continued. “He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.”

Read more: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger-dies-1236694953/



He lived an interesting life.
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No loss. Aristus Yesterday #1
i agree - he was a horrible human being samsingh Yesterday #34
Don't speak ill of the dead. Botany Yesterday #2
Chuck Norris! Ray Bruns Yesterday #3
Just saw the breaking banners. BumRushDaShow Yesterday #4
He dove deeper than those two. marble falls Yesterday #12
he caused a lot of damage while being lost samsingh Yesterday #35
Not a fan SpankMe Yesterday #5
I admit to enjoying some of his "kick ass" movies for escapism. hamsterjill Yesterday #6
He was a VERY VERY good fighter DenaliDemocrat 20 hrs ago #41
I like kind people. The others I try to ignore. twodogsbarking Yesterday #7
Huh... catbyte Yesterday #8
He lived an interesting life, but he drank MAGA koolade by the gallon. marble falls Yesterday #9
Flags at 1/2 staff ? dweller Yesterday #10
I have to ask, were there ten demons waiting to kick his ass, one by one? 58Sunliner Yesterday #11
He denounced the January 6 insurrection. . . DinahMoeHum Yesterday #13
Not a day goes by on which "Walker, Texas Ranger" is not showing on some channel. mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #15
Wonder if tsf will attend his funeral? BlueKota Yesterday #14
Chuck Norris memes were once popular DBoon Yesterday #16
Fuck him angrychair Yesterday #17
Death Comes A'Knocking YepYep Yesterday #18
- Lemon Lyman Yesterday #19
Was never a fan. BlueKota Yesterday #22
"See you at the polls" Chuck closes with. oasis Yesterday #38
Now which base/ship will they rename after this Trump lover? GreenWave Yesterday #20
Condolences to his family. NT mwooldri Yesterday #21
Growing up I had friends that worshipped the guy. Jacson6 Yesterday #23
This message was self-deleted by its author Exp Yesterday #24
Good. SergeStorms Yesterday #25
Good OhioTim Yesterday #26
Good riddance to bad rubbish SheltieLover Yesterday #27
Another one bites the dust SheltieLover Yesterday #28
Will not be missed. AverageOldGuy Yesterday #29
He was a far-right turd wolfie001 Yesterday #36
One less... 2naSalit Yesterday #30
One less magat moron. I'm good with that. paleotn Yesterday #31
Does this mean I won't have to watch those shitty commercials mdbl Yesterday #32
This is the saddest news I've heard all year Polybius Yesterday #33
I don't believe in an afterlife Indyfan53 Yesterday #37
Chuck Norris lost to the Grim Reaper. nt doc03 23 hrs ago #39
Don't be so sure! Polybius 20 hrs ago #40
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