Chuck Norris is walking into the beyond.
The Walker, Texas Ranger star and martial artist died on March 19, his family confirmed in a statement, at the age of 86.
Though Chuck’s family said they’d be keeping the circumstances of the patriarch’s “sudden passing” private, they noted in their Instagram statement, “Please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.”
“To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength,” the statement, accompanied by a black and white photo of Chuck, continued. “To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.”
Chuck’s loved ones called out his faith, purpose, and his “unwavering commitment to the people he loved,” adding that his work leaves behind a legacy—which includes performances in The Delta Force and The Way of the Dragon—that will inspire “so many lives.”
While the statement noted Chuck’s family remain “deeply heartbroken,” they also expressed their gratitude for all the life he lived—as well as the fans who were there with him along the way.
