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Chuck Norris, action icon and “Walker, Texas Ranger” star, dies at age 86
Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.
Norris’ family said on Instagram that his death was sudden but that “he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.” He had been hospitalized recently. The family said they wanted to keep the circumstances of his death private and did not share any updates about the cause.
“To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family,” the family wrote. “He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.”
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Norris was born Carlos Ray Norris in Oklahoma on March 10, 1940, and his family moved to California when he was 12. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, where he began practicing martial arts.
After returning home, he continued training and eventually opened a chain of karate schools. He was a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion, according to the Associated Press, and founded his own Korean-based American hard style of karate, known sometimes as Chun Kuk Do, and the United Fighting Arts Federation, which has awarded more than 3,300 Chuck Norris System black belts worldwide.
He made his film debut in 1968 and acted alongside fellow martial artist Bruce Lee in 1972’s “The Way of the Dragon.” He starred in several action and martial arts films during the 1970s and 1980s.
“I wanted to project a certain image on the screen of a hero. I had seen a lot of anti-hero movies in which the lead was neither good nor bad. There was no one to root for,” Norris told the Associated Press in 1982.
In the 1990s, Norris played the title role in CBS’ “Walker, Texas Ranger.” The show ran for eight years. In 2010, he was named an honorary Texas Ranger by then-Gov. Rick Perry. The Texas Senate later named him an honorary Texan.
Norris continued acting until the 2010s. His last major film was 2012’s “The Expendables 2.” He became an online meme, with hyperbolic jokes describing him as impossibly tough. He also appeared in infomercials and became increasingly politically outspoken throughout the 2010s, including announcing support for President Trump in 2016.
Norris married classmate Dianne Kay Holechek in 1958, when he was 18 and she was 17. They had two children, Mike and Eric, together, and divorced in 1989. During that marriage, he had a daughter, Dina, out of wedlock.
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In 1998, Norris married model Gena O’Kelley. They have two children, twins Dakota and Danilee.
Norris’ family said that they were “deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him.”
“The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it,” the family said on Instagram. “To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends. … Thank you for loving him with us.”
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Justin Bieber, Usher spark feud speculations after clashing at Oscars
Justin Bieber and Usher are suspected to have some drama brewing behind-the-scenes as the two unfollowed each other a few months ago.
The 31-year-old pop star and rapper, 47, reportedly had an altercation at Beyonce and Jay-Z’s Gold Party after the Oscars ceremony.
The Daisies hitmaker and Usher had the relationship of a mentor and protegee when Bieber began his career as a youngster.
However, their dynamic seems to have turned awry as the altercation reached the point of a fist fight at the party.
Despite the Grammy winner and Usher not disclosing what the argument was about, it drew attention from the other A-listers present at the party, according to a TMZ report.
Neither Bieber nor Usher has publicly addressed the reports of a fallout, or public altercation.
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Meghan Markle celebrates maternity glow with sweet hug to beloved friend
Meghan Markle’s recent moves left fans guessing about her future family plans as she appeared in good spirits while enjoying a night out with her decades old friend, who rediated her pregnanancy bump.
The Duchess of Sussex flied into passion as she embraced her pregnant friend Kelly McKee Zafjen at an event for the Alliance for Children’s Rights in Beverly Hills on Thursday night.
Dreessed in stunning strapless navy Ralph Lauren gown, she fueled speculation about her and Prince Harry’s third child with her excitement to see her growing bumb.
Recently it was reported that Mehan and Harry may be considering to expand family in 2026 as a way to reshape her priorities and step back from faltering business ventures. amid latest blow from Netflix.
It’s also being claimed and speculated that Harry wants a larger family for emotional healing after being estranged from their royal relatives.
Previously, Meghan’s pals reveal she’s “adamant that two is enough” as she feels her family is complete and does not have the “bandwidth” for another pregnancy.
On family expention, Harry shared his thoughts with primatologist Jane Goodall in a 2019 British Vogue interview that they would have “two, maximum” for the sake of the planet.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s mother will not make any abrupt decision about the third child as she previously suffered from postpartum preeclampsia after childbirth, describing the experience as “scary”.
During season 2 of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, she joked with guest Chrissy Teigen about a “secret third child” after mistakenly naming a flower “Honsworth,” though she clarified it was a joke.
Her recent visit to Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles also gave fans a reason to guess about her move as she appeared to be following in the footsteps of Princess Kate, who’s mother of three kids, Prince George, princess Charlotte, Prince Loius.
In viral clips and photos, Kelly is seen oozing glamour as she rocked black gown that perfectly showcased her growing baby bump, featuring long sleeves and a high neck, and accessorised with strappy heels.
filled with excitement, Meghan shared a sweet hug on the red carpet for the Champions for Children event, in honour of Kelly’s work with the Alliance of Moms.
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Brian Austin Green reveals hilarious truth behind his name
Turns out, Brian Austin Green is not actually… Austin.
Yep. The Beverly Hills, 90210 star just dropped a surprisingly chaotic (and hilarious) origin story behind his name – and it involves labor room negotiations, SAG rules, and a near career-ending set of initials.
Speaking on the Pod Meets World podcast, Green revealed his name was basically improvised mid-birth.
“My mom had a whole name planned for me… and my dad—who smoked a lot of pot at this point in life—while my mom was in the middle of labor, he came forward, and he was like, ‘Can we name him Brian?’”
Safe to say, his mom wasn’t in the mood to argue.
“whatever the f–k” his dad wanted, she said. “Just get him out of me.”
And just like that… Brian Green was born. No middle name. No backup plan.
That became a problem later when he tried joining the Screen Actors Guild.
“I don’t think you can be in the union with the same name as somebody else,” he explained, after discovering — of course — there was already a Brian Green.
Cue the naming crisis.
“We almost named me Brian Peter Green… but then my initials would have been P… Brian P. Green… and they’re like, that’s probably not a good start.”
Yeah. Hard pass.
Eventually, the solution came from the least glamorous place: possible: a map.
“Brian Green is not a very easy name to come up with a middle name for,” he admitted — but “Austin” stuck.
As for the other Brian Green? Let’s just say younger him wasn’t thrilled.
“I wished [for] his demise when I was younger… I didn’t realize that was a terrible thing to wish upon anybody.”
From no middle name to Austin – honestly, that’s showbiz.
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