Actor Chuck Norris speaks with the media in November 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas

Actor Chuck Norris speaks with the media in November 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas

 Jerry Markland

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

"It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning," the family said in a statement on Instagram.

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