Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, according to a report. He was 86 years old.
Family members confirmed to TMZ that Norris died Thursday morning in Hawaii.
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday [Thursday] morning,” they said in a statement. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”
It follows news that Norris earlier this week experienced a medical emergency while training on the island of Kauai. He was hospitalized after the fact, but friends said he appeared to be in good spirits at the time.
In his final Instagram post on March 10, Norris can be seen sparring with his trainer during to ring in his 86th birthday.
In the caption, the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star added: “I’m 86 today! Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young. I’m grateful for another year, good health and the chance to keep doing what I love. Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support through the years has meant more to me than you’ll ever know.”
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Chuck Norris in Manhattan in 1982. (Dick Lewis / New York Daily News)