His final post celebrated his 86th birthday, receiving significant fan and celebrity attention.
Chuck Norris, the Delta Force star and martial artist, has passed away at the age of 86. His family shared the news on his Instagram account, mentioning his recent hospitalization which had been reported before his death. They did not report on the cause of death.
According to an emotional family statement, Norris died yesterday morning in Kauai, Hawaii. The family are keeping circumstances private but assured fans that "he was surrounded by his family and was at peace."
Norris' final public communication came just days earlier in an Instagram post celebrating his birthday on March 10. The action icon wrote, "I don't age. I level up." for his 86th birthday. He uploaded a video of himself saying this while practicing boxing, impressively without a helmet.
In the caption, he wrote:
"I'm 86 today! 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. Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support through the years has meant more to me than you'll ever know.
God bless,
Chuck Norris."
Many stars reached out to wish the actor a happy birthday, including Danny Trejo, Mario Lopez, and strongman Eddie Hall.
The post received more than 250,000 likes with the number still going up in the aftermath of his passing. Norris later commented underneath his own post, "thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes!"
The comments also filled with fans playfully sharing old Chuck Norris memes in celebration of his birthday, reiterating that the actor was a legend at the beginning of internet meme culture.
Norris used to regularly post on his Instagram for his fans and share updates about his wife and family.
We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and the many fans who cherished him.
