Chuck Norris, best known for his roles in A force of one And An eye for an eyedied at the age of 86.
The legendary actor’s family announced his death on social media on Friday, March 20.
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” the statement said. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and at peace.”
“To the world, he was a martial artist, actor and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother and the heart of our family,” the action star’s family said in a statement.
“He lived his life with faith, purpose and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.”
It is pertinent to mention here that Chuck was taken to hospital in Hawaii on Thursday, March 19, after suffering from an undisclosed ‘medical emergency’.
Chuck was born in 1940 and appeared in several hollywood films including The Delta Force, Good Guys Wear Black, The Octagon, Code of Silence, Firewalker and the Missing in action movies.
