Chuck Norris dies aged 86 after 'sudden' hospitalisation Chuck Norris has died aged 86, days after being hospitalised. 20 March 2026 Chuck Norris has died aged 86. Chuck Norris has died aged 86 The action movie and martial arts legend - best known for his work on the likes of Walker, Texas Ranger - had been hospitalised with a medical emergency just days after his birthday, and his family have revealed he was "surrounded by" his loved ones when he passed.