Norris died Thursday morning, according to a post on social media. “To the world, he was a martial artist, an actor and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, the heart of our family,” the actor’s relatives said in a post.
Before becoming an actor, Norris was successful in combat sports. According to the Hollywood Reporter, actor Steve McQueen brought him to the film.
Norris appeared in dozens of films, usually playing a tough guy who doesn’t bother much with the rules. His acting performances were also a frequent target of parodies. “It’s not just violence for violence’s sake, with no moral structure,” Norris said of his roles in an interview he gave to the AP years ago. He also appeared in a number of commercials.
Norris came from a poor family, his father had ancient Indian roots. The actor expressed his political views and supported Republican politicians. He also defended the right to freedom of arms. In 2016, he openly supported then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, but did not explicitly do so in the subsequent elections in 2020 and 2024, the AP reported.
