by Nina GolgowskiBuzzFeedHuffPost Writer Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family announced Friday. Dick Loek / Getty Images Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family announced Friday."To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family," his family posted in a statement to Instagram.