The world has lost a screen legend, as Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion turned action-film icon, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, bringing to a close a decades-long career that defined toughness both on and off the screen.
After more than four decades in the industry, countless blockbusters, and multiple Oscar nominations without a win, the Hollywood icon has at last received recognition from the Academy for his lifetime contributions to cinema.