Chuck Norris shared sparring video days before death aged 86

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20 Mar 2026 • 11:33 PM MYT
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Chuck Norris shared footage of himself sparring to mark his 86th birthday, just days before his death.

The martial arts champion who starred inWalker, Texas Ranger and a string of action movies, died on Thursday (19 March) after being taken to hospital in Hawaii, his family confirmed.

On March 10, Norris shared a video of himself sparring with a boxing trainer on his 86th birthday. He told the camera “I don’t age, I level up”.

“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,” he wrote.