Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (March 10, 1940 – March 19, 2026)

On Thursday March 19, 2026, Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii
after experiencing a medical emergency and soon died. 

Norris was a martial artist, actor, screenwriter, and author. He
held black belts in karate, taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Brazilian
jiu-jitsu, and judo.

After serving in the U.S.Air Force as an Air Policeman , he won
numerous martial arts championships and later founded his
own discipline, Chun Kuk Do.

Norris began working in Hollywood as a martial arts instructor
for celebrities before making his screen debut with a
minor role in The Wrecking Crew (1968).

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Norris was a devout Christian and the author of several
Christian-themed books.