Chuck Norris, Action Icon and 'Walker Texas Ranger' Star, Dies at 86

[hamsterjill]

6. I admit to enjoying some of his "kick ass" movies for escapism.

But I understood that was what the movies were - to escape into a fantasy story for an hour and a half. I understood the martial arts scenes were choreographed and that the "bad guy" was never going to win!!!!

I never understood the people who wanted him to be an "idol" because he wasn't anything more than an actor - and probably a bad one. He was no Bruce Lee. But he cut out a niche for himself and made a living.

In his later years, it seemed a little pathetic to me that he tried to maintain any relevance and the pushing of the "exercise" and "health" products was a little sad. Obviously, I did not agree or like his political stuff.

That said - he has a family and people who loved him, and I wish those peace and comfort.