View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Chuck Norris, the actor and martial artist known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, died on March 19, 2026, shortly after being rushed to a hospital in Kauai, Hawaii, earlier that day. He was 86. Norris had always been physically fit, and heartbroken fans are wondering what caused his death in the first place. After all, less than two weeks before he died, Norris had shared a video of his boxing workout while celebrating his birthday. Norris' family announced his death in a statement shared to his Instagram account on March 20.