Chuck Norris, action icon and 'Walker Texas Ranger' star, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the martial arts star and iconic actor of "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died at the age of 86. He passed away in a Hawaii hospital, with family by his side. They stated, "While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace."

Norris was a distinguished martial artist with multiple black belts. He served in the Air Force before transitioning to acting, starring in notable films like "The Delta Force" and "Missing in Action," and later in the long-running TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger." Survivors include his second wife Gena O'Kelley and several children.