HOLLYWOOD: American martial artist and action film star Chuck Norris died Thursday (19th March, 2026) morning at the age of 86.
His oeuvres (among others) included: The Way of the Dragon/Return of the Dragon, Delta Force, Missing in Action, Good Guys Wear Black, The Octagon, Lone Wolf McQuade, Code of Silence, Firewalker, (CBS series) Walker, & Texas Ranger.
Fighters of iconic clash scene in The Way of Dragon, Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee were real-life friends and training partners.
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The Norris Family took to the Instagram to inform: “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.
“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. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.
“While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends. “We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way.”
https://newspakistan.tv/top-gun-batsman-forever-star-beaten-by-pneumonia/It may be recalled that one year ago (on 1st of April, 2025) Hollywood star Val Kilmer, known for epic movies like Top Gun, Batsman Forever, died of pneumonia in Los Angeles at the age of 65. It is pertinent to mention here that Val Kilmer, who had earlier contained the spectre of throat cancer in 2014, went on to portray universally known characters like Batman and Iceman in Top Gun in 2022. Val Kilmer, who was born here on 31st of Dec 1959, commenced his acting career as a high school pupil. His character as Iceman in Top Gun the 1986 blockbuster, transformed him into a Hollywood icon.
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UK-based Nimra Jamali is writing, on international politics, for Newspakistan.tv since its inception (on 15th December, 2015).
