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Posted on 03/20/2026 10:53:52 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
March 20 - Chuck Norris, the roundhouse-kicking star of TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger" and action movie "Expendables 2," died on Thursday, his family said on Instagram.
Below are some tributes and reactions.
GREG ABBOTT
"Texas has lost a legend," the Republican governor of Texas wrote on X. "All of Texas mourns the passing of Chuck Norris. He was not only a martial arts champion, action icon, and the one and only Walker, Texas Ranger. But he electrified generations of conservatives. Giving them a passion and voice to fight for the principles that make America the greatest nation on earth.
"He embodied the toughness, grit, and patriotism that makes Texas supreme."
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU
In a post on X, the Israeli prime minister called Norris "a great friend of Israel and a close personal friend."
"Chuck brought martial arts and the warmth of his character to millions around the world," Netanyahu added.
SYLVESTER STALLONE
"I had a great time working with Chuck," the American actor wrote on Instagram. "He was All American in every way. Great man."
STEPHEN KING
"I thought he was great," the American author wrote on X. "SILENT RAGE scared hell out of my boys...and me."
JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME
"We knew each other from my early days, and I always respected the man he was," the Belgian martial artist and actor wrote on Instagram.
DOLPH LUNDGREN
"Chuck Norris is the champ," the Swedish actor and director wrote on Instagram. "Ever since I was a young martial artist and later getting into movies, I always looked up to him as a role model. Someone who had the respect, humility and strength it takes to be a man."
GLENN BECK
"The Icon, Chuck Norris, has passed away," the conservative American radio host wrote on X. "Also, in breaking news, the Grim Reaper was found dead after attempting to take Chuck Norris to the afterlife."
MARIO LOPEZ
The American actor and television host wrote on X: "Chuck Norris didn't die, he just completed his mission & went to rest…"
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Chuck Norris isn’t dead…
…he’s simply become more powerful than we can imagine!
He shape-shifted into an eagle.
Those are all beautiful!
We can have an outsized, positive effect on people around us.
Remember that.
May his Memory be Eternal!
Texan?
Born in OK I think.
Yes, born in Ryan, Oklahoma, a small town on the Red River across from Texas (closest sizeable city is Wichita Falls, Texas, maybe 30 miles away).
What are ˈmärSHəl arts without Chuck Norris?
“Chuck brought martial arts and the warmth of his character to millions around the world,” Netanyahu added.
Chuck Norris made the Fanny pack cool.
Yeah. Born in Oklahoma, died in Kauai... Everyone wants to claim Chuck Norris as their own. But Chuck Norris in unclaimable...
Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas.
He seemed to be a very gracious kind man who loved the country and all us fans. I had no idea he lived on Kauai. I lived (on and off still) for years and in my line of work we bumped in to all the celebs at the Hanalei pier. And such irony.., I just watched some horrible movie his son made a few days before his passing. “Born American” Awful awful movie but living up to the b grade style Chuck is famous for.
God speed Chuck.
Amen!
A couple of my favorite Chuck Norris writings:
https://www.wnd.com/2021/02/st-valentine-true-culture-warrior-hero/
“I was never really athletic until I was in the service in Korea.”
After he was honorably discharged in 1962, he worked as a file clerk for Northrop Aircraft and applied to be a police officer, but was put on a waitlist. Meanwhile, he opened a martial arts studio, which expanded to a chain, with students including such stars as Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, Donnie and Marie Osmond, and Steve McQueen, whom he later credited with encouraging him to get into acting.
Norris made his film debut as an uncredited bodyguard in the 1968 movie “The Wrecking Crew,” which included a fight with Dean Martin. He had also crossed paths with Bruce Lee in martial arts circles. Their friendship – sometimes, as sparring partners – led to an iconic faceoff in the 1972 movie “Return of the Dragon,” in which Lee fights and kills Norris’ character in Rome’s Colosseum.
Heaven is now home to a brand new Saint.
“I was never really athletic until I was in the service in Korea.”
After he was honorably discharged in 1962, he worked as a file clerk for Northrop Aircraft and applied to be a police officer, but was put on a waitlist. Meanwhile, he opened a martial arts studio, which expanded to a chain, with students including such stars as Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, Donnie and Marie Osmond, and Steve McQueen, whom he later credited with encouraging him to get into acting.
Norris made his film debut as an uncredited bodyguard in the 1968 movie “The Wrecking Crew,” which included a fight with Dean Martin. He had also crossed paths with Bruce Lee in martial arts circles. Their friendship – sometimes, as sparring partners – led to an iconic faceoff in the 1972 movie “Return of the Dragon,” in which Lee fights and kills Norris’ character in Rome’s Colosseum.
RIP Chuck Norris and thank you for being you.
My favorite:
“When Chuck Norris goes on safari, the lions and tigers roll up THEIR windows.”
Texas didn’t lose a legend, the world did.
Chuck Norris didn’t die, he just beat life to death.
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