Chuck Norris, veteran, martial arts world champion, action hero and early 2000s Internet meme inspiration, whose rugged demeanor was immortalized on hit show “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died.
He was 86.
A message credited to the family posted to Instagram and Facebook says it is with heavy hearts that their family shares the sudden passing of their beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning.
They say while they would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.
Norris had an unidentified medical emergency in Hawaii on Thursday, according to news reports. The family thanked fans for their prayers during his hospitalization.
Source: CNN
