Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family confirmed in a statement shared on March 20. He passed away in Hawaii, surrounded by loved ones, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.
In a message shared on Instagram, his family said they were “heartbroken” and described Norris as “a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and the heart of our family.”
Norris rose to fame through action films such as ‘The Delta Force’ (1986) and ‘Missing in Action’ (1984), and later became a household name as Cordell Walker in the television series ‘Walker, Texas Ranger.’ A highly skilled martial artist, he held black belts in multiple disciplines and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989.
In later years, Norris remained a prominent cultural figure, with his tough on-screen persona inspiring widespread internet memes and continued fan admiration. Click through the gallery to remember the other public figures who have passed away so far this year.