Chuck Norris Passes Away
Filmogaz.com reported that Chuck Norris passes away at the age of 86. He had been hospitalized in Hawaii on March 19.
Circumstances and family statement
His family released a statement on March 20. They said he died that morning.
The statement asked for privacy about the exact circumstances. It added that he left life surrounded by loved ones and at peace.
Career and rise to fame
Norris built his reputation as a martial artist and action star. He gained wider recognition starring in films made with his brother, Aaron Norris.
He became best known for playing Cordell Walker on the television series Walker, Texas Ranger. The show ran from 1993 to 2001.
Cultural legacy and internet fame
Norris’s on-screen persona was calm, tough, and uncompromising. That image transformed into a long-running internet meme.
He came to symbolize a conservative ideal of American masculinity. The memes offered an ironic reworking of that ideal.
Filmogaz.com will provide further updates as more information becomes available. Condolences have poured in from fans worldwide.
