Chuck Norris dies at 86: Action legend passes away peacefully in Hawaii.

The world lost one of its greatest action movie and martial arts icons yesterday. Chuck Norris died at age 86 after a sudden medical emergency while on vacation in Hawaii, where he had a second home. According to TMZ, he was hospitalized about 24 hours before his death. Despite the situation, he was in good spirits during his hospitalization—but his condition worsened rapidly, surprising family and friends. The shock was even greater given the context: days before, Chuck had been training in Hawaii with friends, and earlier in the month he celebrated his 86th birthday with a video on social media showing him in full physical activity. The family preferred to keep the exact cause and circumstances of his death secret, describing him as a "dedicated husband, loving father and grandfather, incredible brother, and the heart of the family." On social media, fans around the world paid tribute—and the memes, of course, were quick to appear.

Carlos Ray Norris, Chuck Norris's real name, was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, USA. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he built one of the longest and most iconic careers in Hollywood, with over 60 films and series spanning four decades. His death was widely searched on Google Trends in the last 24 hours, becoming the most searched term globally on Friday morning—proof of the irreversible impact Chuck Norris leaves on world pop culture.

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Chuck Norris began his competitive martial arts career in 1964, won the world title of Professional Middleweight Karate Champion in 1968 and held it for six years — accumulating an estimated record of 183 wins and only 10 losses before reaching the movies. Agência Brasil

In addition to action films like "Delta Force" and "Braddock," he became world-renowned for the series "Walker, Texas Ranger," which aired in the 1990s, and later became a global meme phenomenon that humorously exaggerated his strength and invincibility. Jovem Pan

Since the announcement of his death, new memes have begun circulating on social media, mixing humor and tributes to the actor — a reflection of the lasting cultural impact Chuck Norris leaves beyond the screen. Jovem Pan

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