The Many Lives of Chuck Norris, a Texas Icon Who Died at 86

The many lives of Chuck Norris, a Texas icon who died at 86

Norris is perhaps best known as an action movie star, but his impact in Texas extends in martial arts, politics, philanthropy and more.

Chuck Norris learned of secret daughter nearly 30 years after brief affair

Chuck Norris, who died March 19 at age 86, had a secret daughter he didn't know about for nearly 30 years until she sent him a letter in 1991 identifying herself.

The cultural dominance of Chuck Norris

The amazing persistence of the legend of Chuck Norris, who died on March 19 at the age of 86, says something profound about American popular culture. At the time of his death, Norris had long ceased being a major movie star — he had not made a high-profile theatrical feature since The Expendables 2 in 2012, and even that retro effort was an anomaly — and though he had a more lasting presence on television, it had been a long, long time since the…

Remembering action hero Chuck Norris

In addition to his kung fu and action films, Norris, who died March 19, starred in the TV show Walker, Texas Ranger. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1988 about learning karate while stationed in Korea.

Chuck Norris, Martial Arts Star and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Actor, Dies at 86

LOS ANGELES, United States — Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion and action film star who became a household name through his television role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at the age of 86, his family said. Norris died peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family members, according to a statement released by relatives. They described him as a “devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and …