Yes, he was recently hospitalized. He passed on March 19.

I heard someone tell his friend on the train about an hour ago. Not seen it myself directly.

Yup.

Fought with a the Grim Reaper and lost - I suspect the Grim Reaper is nursing a few bruises today

I heard it on the radio an hour ago.

I’ve seen many confirmations. 😔

I've learned about it from this post

I checked Wikipedia before responding to the first post I saw.

Its all ive seen today on all social media i have a hunch more care bout karma farming and hearts than caring bout chuck aka 2026 compassion

Man was a legend. Master of the early memes.

Unfortunately, yes. Death was invited to take Chuck Norris to heaven.

Unfortunately, yes.
Chuck Norris Dead at 86 https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/20/chuck-norris-dead/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/chuck-norris-dies-86-action-hero-walker-texas-ranger-actor-rcna225833