By Michaela Gordoni
Chuck Norris’ family wants to set the record straight about his death.
“We are aware that since Chuck’s passing, there have been a number of AI-generated videos and posts circulating online that contain false and misleading information regarding the circumstances of his passing, his health history and who was present,” the family wrote. “These claims are entirely untrue. This includes fabricated reports of past medical issues, as well as false narratives surrounding family relationships.”
“We kindly ask that you do not believe or share any information unless it comes directly from the Norris family or an official family representative,” they said. “Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.”
AI photos have presented Norris funeral guests as Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson.
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Norris died suddenly on March 19 in Hawaii at the age of 86, The Hollywood Reporter said.
“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,” the Norris family said in a statement the day after his death.
“While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him,” the family continued. “The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.”
TMZ reported that a source close to the WALKER TEXAS RANGER star had said he had been working out either the day of his death or the day before and was “upbeat” and “jovial.”
Norris was a believer and had an incredible life. He was a movie star, had a black belt in several martial arts, and got his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989.
Norris learned martial arts when he was stationed in Korea with the US Air Force in the late ‘50s.
“I started training over there, and then I came back and got out of the service and started teaching. And to get students in my school, I became a karate fighter,” Norris said before.
“I retired as the world karate champion, and I was looking for something to get involved in, a new goal for myself. And I thought about acting,” Norris said in 1982. “I talked to Steve McQueen about it, and he encouraged me to pursue it. He said, if I would apply myself like I did the martial arts, that I would maybe have a chance at it.”
Then, he got a spot in several movies — his first was THE WAY OF THE DRAGON — and eventually his own show, WALKER TEXAS RANGER, which ran for eight seasons. He became a real Texas ranger in 2010.
Please pray for his friends and family as they mourn him.
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