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OnlinePoker

(6,125 posts)
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:17 AM 9 hrs ago

Chuck Norris, Action Icon and 'Walker Texas Ranger' Star, Dies at 86

Source: Variety

Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86.

Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement Friday saying that he died that morning. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace,” his family wrote.

“To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family,” the statement continued. “He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.”

Read more: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger-dies-1236694953/



He lived an interesting life.
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Chuck Norris, Action Icon and 'Walker Texas Ranger' Star, Dies at 86 (Original Post) OnlinePoker 9 hrs ago OP
No loss. Aristus 9 hrs ago #1
i agree - he was a horrible human being samsingh 5 hrs ago #34
Don't speak ill of the dead. Botany 9 hrs ago #2
Chuck Norris! Ray Bruns 9 hrs ago #3
Just saw the breaking banners. BumRushDaShow 9 hrs ago #4
He dove deeper than those two. marble falls 8 hrs ago #12
he caused a lot of damage while being lost samsingh 5 hrs ago #35
Not a fan SpankMe 9 hrs ago #5
I admit to enjoying some of his "kick ass" movies for escapism. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #6
I like kind people. The others I try to ignore. twodogsbarking 9 hrs ago #7
Huh... catbyte 9 hrs ago #8
He lived an interesting life, but he drank MAGA koolade by the gallon. marble falls 9 hrs ago #9
Flags at 1/2 staff ? dweller 8 hrs ago #10
I have to ask, were there ten demons waiting to kick his ass, one by one? 58Sunliner 8 hrs ago #11
He denounced the January 6 insurrection. . . DinahMoeHum 8 hrs ago #13
Not a day goes by on which "Walker, Texas Ranger" is not showing on some channel. mahatmakanejeeves 8 hrs ago #15
Wonder if tsf will attend his funeral? BlueKota 8 hrs ago #14
Chuck Norris memes were once popular DBoon 8 hrs ago #16
Fuck him angrychair 8 hrs ago #17
Death Comes A'Knocking YepYep 8 hrs ago #18
- Lemon Lyman 8 hrs ago #19
Was never a fan. BlueKota 7 hrs ago #22
"See you at the polls" Chuck closes with. oasis 3 hrs ago #38
Now which base/ship will they rename after this Trump lover? GreenWave 7 hrs ago #20
Condolences to his family. NT mwooldri 7 hrs ago #21
Growing up I had friends that worshipped the guy. Jacson6 7 hrs ago #23
This message was self-deleted by its author Exp 7 hrs ago #24
Good. SergeStorms 7 hrs ago #25
Good OhioTim 7 hrs ago #26
Good riddance to bad rubbish SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #27
Another one bites the dust SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #28
Will not be missed. AverageOldGuy 7 hrs ago #29
He was a far-right turd wolfie001 4 hrs ago #36
One less... 2naSalit 7 hrs ago #30
One less magat moron. I'm good with that. paleotn 6 hrs ago #31
Does this mean I won't have to watch those shitty commercials mdbl 6 hrs ago #32
This is the saddest news I've heard all year Polybius 6 hrs ago #33
I don't believe in an afterlife Indyfan53 3 hrs ago #37
Chuck Norris lost to the Grim Reaper. nt doc03 49 min ago #39

Aristus

(72,092 posts)
1. No loss.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:19 AM
9 hrs ago

He was a shitty actor and a right-wing chuzzlewit. Never understood his fanatical following.

BumRushDaShow

(169,133 posts)
4. Just saw the breaking banners.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:23 AM
9 hrs ago

Another in the vein of Heston and Eastwood who lost their way.

SpankMe

(3,708 posts)
5. Not a fan
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:24 AM
9 hrs ago

He was kind of fun early in his career. But he lost me bigly when he went all political.

hamsterjill

(17,541 posts)
6. I admit to enjoying some of his "kick ass" movies for escapism.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:26 AM
9 hrs ago

But I understood that was what the movies were - to escape into a fantasy story for an hour and a half. I understood the martial arts scenes were choreographed and that the "bad guy" was never going to win!!!!

I never understood the people who wanted him to be an "idol" because he wasn't anything more than an actor - and probably a bad one. He was no Bruce Lee. But he cut out a niche for himself and made a living.

In his later years, it seemed a little pathetic to me that he tried to maintain any relevance and the pushing of the "exercise" and "health" products was a little sad. Obviously, I did not agree or like his political stuff.

That said - he has a family and people who loved him, and I wish those peace and comfort.

dweller

(28,316 posts)
10. Flags at 1/2 staff ?
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:33 AM
8 hrs ago


Didn’t he just get replaced with a younger leaner version ?




✌🏻

DinahMoeHum

(23,580 posts)
13. He denounced the January 6 insurrection. . .
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:34 AM
8 hrs ago

. . .after he was informed of a lookalike on the premises.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9jEGBDZQs/

It has come to my attention that unfortunately there was a Chuck Norris lookalike at the DC Capitol riots on January 6th. It wasn’t me and I wasn’t there. Let me be clear that there is no room for violence of any kind in our society, including in the context of political protests. A peaceful transition of power is fundamental to our democratic system of government. I am and always will be for Law and Order.
Your friend, Chuck Norris


Rest In Peace, "Texas Ranger"; you are now united with your "partner"/co-star Clarence Gilyard Jr.

mahatmakanejeeves

(69,520 posts)
15. Not a day goes by on which "Walker, Texas Ranger" is not showing on some channel.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:42 AM
8 hrs ago

I've seen every episode. I liked him.

angrychair

(12,232 posts)
17. Fuck him
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:56 AM
8 hrs ago

What a horrible human being.
A man that was given so much talent and potential to use it to just be a bully and a prick, is the saddest part about his life. He could have been a good guy but choose to just another rich, selfish arrogant asshole.

YepYep

(102 posts)
18. Death Comes A'Knocking
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:58 AM
8 hrs ago

Softly, tentatively, and a soft fragile voice says, “Sir? Sir? I am so sorry, but it’s time.” Chuck Norris rolls out of bed and says, “ Don’t get your knickers in a twist, I ain’t gunna hurt you.” And Death breaths a sigh of relief and leads him to the next great adventure.

Or better yet, Chuck Norris hears the door open from his bed. He looks up and sees Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee says, “Time to go”.

I was not a fan of the political Chuck, but enjoyed the Chuck Norris jokes. Which are your favorites?

BlueKota

(5,317 posts)
22. Was never a fan.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:46 AM
7 hrs ago

Even less upon seeing this video. I won't say I am glad he's dead. I'd rather have had him live long enough to see what a freaking disaster his "people," have made out of not only this country but the entire world. Not to mention to see him and his wife be burdened with the negative consequences their own ignorance helped promote.

oasis

(53,621 posts)
38. "See you at the polls" Chuck closes with.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 04:05 PM
3 hrs ago

No mofo, I won’t be seeing your sorry ass, at the polls, or any other place,

Bye

Jacson6

(1,971 posts)
23. Growing up I had friends that worshipped the guy.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:57 AM
7 hrs ago

But I found his dance routines masked as karate boring and absurd. Just sayin..

Response to OnlinePoker (Original post)

mdbl

(8,605 posts)
32. Does this mean I won't have to watch those shitty commercials
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 01:27 PM
6 hrs ago

with Norris and his wife telling us what to do to live forever?

Polybius

(21,865 posts)
33. This is the saddest news I've heard all year
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 01:30 PM
6 hrs ago

I am in tears, as I was a massive fan of his movies and martial arts. RIP to a legend.

Indyfan53

(521 posts)
37. I don't believe in an afterlife
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 03:49 PM
3 hrs ago

but it’s nice to think the Bruce Lee is kicking his ass, again.

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