It was announced publicly on March 20th that legendary Hollywood icon and one-time WWE Survivor Series guest Chuck Norris had sadly passed away.

The actor was 86 years old, and reports suggest that there was a medical emergency in Hawaii. It was noted that he passed away on Thursday morning, which was announced by his family on Instagram.

“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and at peace. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved,’ their statement said. ‘Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.” they wrote.

It was noted that there was a medical emergency but the details of his passing have been kept private by his family. He will be remembered by fans as one of the hardest-hitting, larger-than-life stars of martial arts of his era.

Chuck Norris has an interesting WWE connection

WWE’s connection to Norris comes from the 1994 Survivor Series event, where he served as the special enforcer for The Undertaker’s Casket Match against Yokozuna. It was as part of the match that Norris hit a kick to Jeff Jarrett who tried to interfere in the match to help The Undertaker pick up the win.

WWE stars and fans alike have recently seen the news and have taken to social media to share tributes, including SmackDown star Aleister Black and Vision member Bronson Reed, who have both shared images of Norris on their Instagram pages.

Everyone at Sportskeeda extends their heartfelt condolences to Chuck Norris’s family and close friends at this time.