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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

Mourning in cinema: legendary actor Chuck Norris dies after being hospitalized in Hawaii

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).