Chuck Norris Dead at 86

Chuck Norris has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. An announcement on Chuck Norris’ Instagram page revealed the action movie legend died yesterday morning in Hawaii. Just last week, Norris posted a video to social media, below, showing him beating up an opponent. "I don’t age. I level up," he said, celebrating his 86th birthday. "Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young. I’m grateful for another year, good health and the chance to keep doing what I love. Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support through the years has meant more to me than you’ll ever know." According to TMZ, Norris was hospitalised in Hawaii for a medical emergency before his death. In the statement below, the Norris family called Norris' death "sudden," adding that while the circumstances were being kept private, the much-loved martial artist and actor "was surrounded by his family and was at peace." Born in Oklahoma in 1940, Norris served in the United States Air Force before becoming a household name after playing a villain in 1972 Bruce Lee classic, The Way of the Dragon. With multiple black belts including in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Brazilian ji