Chuck Norris, martial arts icon and actor, died at 86 in Hawaii after a brief hospitalization.

Chuck Norris, the martial arts legend and actor known for "Walker, Texas Ranger," died at 86 after a brief hospitalization in Hawaii. Born in Oklahoma in 1940, he rose to fame through films like "Way of the Dragon" and became a cultural icon through internet memes. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he founded Chun Kuk Do and the United Fighting Arts Federation, and operated CFORCE Bottling Co. in Texas, supporting youth through his KickStart Kids program. He was remembered by neighbors, officials, and celebrities for his humility, generosity, and lasting impact on communities across Texas and beyond.