Chuck Norris, a martial arts expert who went on to become an action-movie star, died Thursday. He was 86. Norris’ family confirmed the actor’s death in a statement, saying Norris was surrounded by family when he died.

Martial arts champion and action legend Chuck Norris, who starred in the TV show Walker, Texas Ranger following a run of hit movies, has died at 86.

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris, the martial-arts master turned action icon who died Wednesday in Hawaii, had strong ties to the South Bay, launching his show-business career on the wave of martial arts championships and a half-dozen popular karate studios.

Martial arts legend and action film star Chuck Norris died on March 19 at age 86, according to the icon’s family.

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