Chuck Norris, born in Ryan, Oklahoma, has passed away at the age of 86 following a medical incident in Hawaii, surrounded by his family. He gained international fame as an action film star in titles such as "Missing in Action" and "Delta Force," after playing his first notable role as Bruce Lee's adversary in "The Way of the Dragon" from 1972. His TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger," which ran from 1993 to 2001, brought him a new audience, while his martial arts background formed the foundation for his acting career, which Steve McQueen encouraged. He also founded Kickstart Kids, a character development program for high school students based on karate.

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