Chuck Norris showed off his incredible moves in a now-heartbreaking final post shared just days before his death as he celebrated his birthday just over a week ago
Chuck Norris showed off his incredible moves in a now-heartbreaking final post shared just days before his death. The sad news that the acting icon had passed away was announced just a few hours after he was said to have been taken into hospital after suffering a medical emergency in Hawaii.
In a sad turn of events, the Hollywood star, who was also a black belt in karate, had taken to Instagram just days earlier to celebrate his 86th birthday where he showed off his fighting moves for his three million followers.
In the caption of the post, the star also noted how “grateful” he was to have had another year and thanked fans for all their support throughout the course of his legendary career.
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He said: “I don’t age. I level up. I’m 86 today! 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.
Signing off to his followers for what turned out to be the final time, he added: “God Bless, Chuck Norris.” In the comments section, he then wrote: “Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes!” Fans then rushed to the comments section of the post to express their heartbreak at the tragedy.
One wrote: “This iu how fast we can leave. Just ten days ago this was posted and now Chuck is with Jesus. LIVE YOUR LIVES RIGHJT AND JUST BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW when Jesus will call you home. And btw, how BLESSED was Chuck Norris. Never sick, health until he closed his eyes! GOD IS GOOD!” A handful of others simply wrote: “RIP”.
The iconic actor – who was a household name – was known for movies such as The Expendables, The Delta Force, Silent Rage and more. Chuck became a pop culture icon for his legendary roundhouse kick, which was featured in his show Walker, Texas Ranger.
The family shared a statement following the news. It read: “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. As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time. Thank you for loving him with us.”
TMZ reported that sources claimed to them that a medical emergency occurred within the last 24 hours and Chuck was rushed to hospital on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. It is claimed that Chuck was ‘in good spirits’ and ‘cracking jokes’.
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