Action-star Chuck Norris has been hospitalized following a medical emergency that occurred within the last 24 hours, according to TMZ.
FORT WORTH, TX – NOVEMBER 06: Actor Chuck Norris speaks with the media during a press conference prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
The specific type of emergency has not yet been disclosed, but the 86-year-old “Walker, Texas Ranger” actor is reportedly in good spirits.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 26: The Price is Right Game Show Host Bob Barker, who was one of the honoree’s at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, poses with Actor Chuck Norris on June 26, 2004 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Prior to the incident that sent him to the hospital, Norris was training in Kauai, a practice he has been known to pursue despite his older age. A black belt in karate, taekwondo, tang soo do, and Brazilian jiu jitsu, Norris posted a video of himself sparring with a trainer on his birthday on March 10. “I don’t age. I level up,” the caption began. “I’m 86 today! Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young. I’m grateful for another year, good health and the chance to keep doing what I love.”
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Norris’ Instagram caption also showed gratitude to the people who have supported him throughout his 58-year career. “Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support through the years has meant more to me than you’ll ever know,” he wrote.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 15: Actor Chuck Norris arrives at Lionsgate Films’ ‘The Expendables 2’ premiere on August 15, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
The “Good Guys Wear Black” star has largely been retired from acting in recent years, although he hasn’t stopped completely. In 2020, he had a cameo in “Hawaii Five-0,” and in 2024, he had a lead role in “Agent Recon,” a science-fiction action film. This year, he’ll be playing himself in an Australian action comedy called “Zombie Plane,” which also stars Vanilla Ice and Sophie Monk.