Actor Chuck Norris has passed away.

      According to relatives, the actor died on the morning of March 19 in Hawaii. It is noted that in his final hours he was surrounded by loved ones. The family chose not to disclose the circumstances of his death.

      The day before, the media reported on Norris's hospitalization. According to journalists, he required medical assistance due to an emergency situation. However, it was reported that the actor was in good spirits.

      Chuck Norris was born in 1940 in Oklahoma. In his youth, he served in the U.S. Army, where he began practicing martial arts. Later, he opened his own karate schools and developed his own style, Chun Kuk Do, writes the newspaper "Kommersant."

      Norris gained worldwide fame through his film career. One of his first notable roles was in Bruce Lee's film "Way of the Dragon" (18+). His peak popularity came in the 1970s and 1980s. He also became famous for the series "Walker, Texas Ranger" (16+), where he played a Texas ranger.

      The actor was considered one of the key figures in the action genre and gained cult status among viewers.