Actor and martial arts master Chuck Norris passes away

Actor and martial arts legend Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. He was best known for his role in the series "Walker, Texas Ranger."

Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday and his family released a statement on Friday confirming the news, saying he passed away surrounded by family and peacefully and that no details about the circumstances of his death will be released.

Norris is described as a symbol of strength and discipline to the public, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to his family.

Norris became extremely popular in the late 1970s and 1980s, starring in the films "The Delta Force" and "Missing in Action", "Good Guys Wear Black" (1978), "The Octagon" (1980), "Lone Wolf McQuade" (1983), "Code of Silence" (1985) and "Firewalker" (1986) ./CNA

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