Chuck Norris is walking into the beyond.
The Walker, Texas Ranger star and martial artist died on March 19, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 86.
Though Chuck’s family said they’d be keeping the circumstances of the patriarch’s “sudden passing” private, they noted in their March 20 Instagram statement, “Please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”
“To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength,” the statement, accompanied by a black and white photo of Chuck, continued. “To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.”
Chuck’s loved ones, which include wife Gena O’Kelley and five kids from various relationships, called out his faith, purpose, and his “unwavering commitment to the people he loved,” adding that his work leaves behind a legacy that will inspire “so many lives.”
Despite feeling “deeply heartbroken” by their loss, the Way of the Dragon alum’s family their gratitude for all the life he lived—as well as the fans who were there with him along the way.
