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Chuck Norris, action star and known for Christian faith, dies at 86

  • March 20, 2026
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Chuck Norris, action star and known for Christian faith, dies at 86

Actor and martial arts champion Chuck Norris, known for his strong Christian faith and roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at 86, his family shared in a statement.

Overcoming a reportedly difficult childhood, Norris became a six-time karate world champion and later a Hollywood star. Beyond his action-star image, Norris openly professed faith in Jesus Christ, and he urged others to “make your peace with Christ,” Charisma Magazine reported.

‘Real men do live for Christ’

“Real men do live for Christ. It is important to make your peace with Christ while the opportunity exists,” Norris told the magazine. “Life is so fragile that you never know when it’s going to be over. It could be over in the blink of an eye, and then it’s too late to accept God’s gift of salvation.”

RELATED: See previous feature story below by The Alabama Baptist:

Chuck Norris shares about life at 83 and how he’s aging well

See other related links below:

Chuck Norris Dead at 86: What the Hollywood Legend Said About Faith in God -Charisma Magazine

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86 -Associated Press

Chuck Norris, macho star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’, dies at 86 -Reuters

Chuck Norris, action hero and star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ dies at 86 -NBC News

Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris dead at 86 -Fox News

The links above are a sampling of headlines related to the story and are not an endorsement of all viewpoints or reporting.


EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from various news reports by The Baptist Paper. 

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