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Chuck Norris Dies at 86; Tributes Pour In

3/21/2026

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Chuck Norris died at age 86 on March 20, 2026, after hospitalization in Hawaii.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Norris a "great friend of Israel."
The National Library of Israel shared a tribute to Norris during the filming of The Delta Force.
His family described him as a symbol of strength and asked for privacy.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute.

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Chuck Norris died at age 86 on March 20, 2026, after hospitalization in Hawaii.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Norris a "great friend of Israel."
The National Library of Israel shared a tribute to Norris during the filming of The Delta Force.
His family described him as a symbol of strength and asked for privacy.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute.