Chuck Norris, martial arts icon and action star, dies at 86, family confirms

Martial creator and histrion Chuck Norris has died astatine 86 years old.

Norris's household confirmed the decease successful a connection connected Friday.

"To the world, helium was a martial artist, actor, and a awesome of strength. To us, helium was a devoted husband, a loving begetter and grandfather, an unthinkable brother, and the bosom of our family," portion of the connection read.

One of Norris's salient acting roles was successful the bid "Walker, Texas Ranger."

Norris held achromatic belts successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, and Taekwondo portion besides grooming celebrities.

The connection besides confirmed reports that Norris was precocious hospitalized. The household is keeping the origin of decease backstage astatine this time.