Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family announced Friday.
“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,” his family posted in a statement to Instagram.
His death was sudden and occurred while in the company of his family on Thursday morning, they said, while declining to share more detail.
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Norris, known for starring in the long-running TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” had been hospitalized in Hawaii a day before, TMZ reported.
His family expressed gratitude for the prayers and support that they said he received following his hospitalization.
Only a week ago, Norris shared a video of himself boxing with someone while celebrating his birthday and health.
“I don’t age. I level up,” he said in the video.
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