American actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. In a post on Norris’s Instagram account, his family said: “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, 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. Norris also had a daughter called Dina from an extramarital relationship during his time in the US Air Force.

Source: Irish Examiner March 20, 2026 17:15 UTC