"Chuck Norris, the former world karate champion who used his fight prowess to become the star of a string of low-budget but financially successful action movies, has died aged 86."
"Norris won a series of karate championships in the late 1960s, and his friendship with fellow martial-artist Bruce Lee led to his eye-catching appearance in Lee's 1972 hit The Way of the Dragon."
"Norris then went on to make a number of action films over the next two decades, including Invasion USA and The Delta Force, as well as the long-running TV series Walker, Texas Ranger."
"Norris also acquired a level of political profile for his outspoken support for rightwing political causes."
Chuck Norris, a renowned karate champion and action movie star, passed away at 86. His family announced his death on social media, stating he was surrounded by family and at peace. Norris gained fame in the late 1960s through karate championships and his role in Bruce Lee's film The Way of the Dragon. He starred in numerous action films, including Invasion USA and The Delta Force, and was known for the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger. He also had a notable political presence supporting rightwing causes.
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