Chuck Norris, action star and martial artist, dies at 86

(ABC NEWS) — Chuck Norris, the actor and martial artist known for a string of hit action movies and the series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, according to his family. He was 86.

“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” a family statement said. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”

The family said Norris was “a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.”