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March 20, 2026
Mourning in cinema: legendary actor Chuck Norris dies after being hospitalized in Hawaii
Portafolio 03/20/2026 09:20 Updated: 03/20/2026 09:43
TL;DR
- Chuck Norris, a martial arts legend and American action film figure, died at 86.
- His family confirmed his peaceful passing, stating he was surrounded by family.
- Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii following a medical emergency on March 20.
- He was famous for starring in action films in the 1980s and the TV series 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.
- Norris was a black belt in several disciplines and created his own martial art, Chun Kuk Do.
- He gained international fame after sharing the screen with Bruce Lee in 'The Way of the Dragon' (1972).