Stacie Arena, known for working at Télé-Loisirs, reported a somber news on Friday, March 20, 2026. Chuck Norris, also known as Carlos Ray Norris, has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a grieving crowd of viewers who once saw him as their protector. Before becoming a prominent figure in action cinema of the 1980s, Chuck was a true warrior. A seven-time world karate champion, he owes his success to a significant encounter with Bruce Lee.
The legendary battle between Chuck and Bruce in “The Way of the Dragon” in 1972 at the Colosseum in Rome remains one of the most iconic fight scenes in cinematic history. While Chuck found success in action-packed movies like “Missing in Action” and “Invasion U.S.A.,” it was television that truly brought him into every French household.
Chuck Norris: The Eternal Texas Ranger will forever be remembered as Cordell Walker by Télé 2 Semaines readers. From 1993 to 2001, in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” he portrayed a justice seeker with sometimes extreme methods but a heart of gold, always alongside his faithful sidekick Trivette. With his cowboy hat and meticulously executed roundhouse kicks, he dominated TF1’s afternoons, becoming a reassuring figure on television screens.
A man of faith and conservative values, Chuck had been less visible in recent years, dedicating himself to charitable work and his family. Today, Texas mourns the loss of a legend. It is often said that death does not dare to confront Chuck Norris; she likely challenged him to a game of chess which he graciously accepted to lose. Farewell to the artist and thank you for the roundhouse kicks.
