Martial arts phenom and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris — known for Walker, Texas Ranger, among other macho roles — died on Thursday at the age of 86, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.”
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” said the family’s message, posted Friday.
“While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”
Before he would become a star in movies and on TV, Norris was wildly successful in competitive martial arts. He was a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion. He also…