The martial arts master's life featured movie roles, "Walker, Texas Ranger," political activism, and decades of jokes about his legacy of toughness.
On March 20, 2026, the family of martial arts master and action star Chuck Norris announced that he had died at 86 years old. The "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, who became a legendary figure and subject of internet memes for his toughness and supposed invincibility, passed away suddenly on March 19, his family said.
Snopes has spent years investigating rumors surrounding Norris. They have ranged from previous death hoaxes to political claims — including his 2014 quote about the Democratic Party, an alleged appearance at the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and his supposed involvement in a partnership to build an "all-veteran, non-woke film crew." Users also claimed Norris resigned as an "honorary scoutmaster" in the former Boy Scouts of America — now known as Scouting America — after 35 years.
Below are seven claims about Norris that Snopes has gone toe-to-toe with over the years:
Did Chuck Norris say, 'I used to be a Democrat but unfortunately the Democrats went too far to the left'?
People sharing the alleged quote claimed the "Walker, Texas Ranger" star said the Democratic Party "lost all reality of what America stood for."
Was Chuck Norris at the Capitol Riot?
These photographs are real, but this person is not Chuck Norris.
Chuck Norris Resigned as 'Honorary Scoutmaster' in Boy Scouts After 35 Years?
Norris supposedly said of the name change from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America, "I'm not sure what they represent anymore."
Gary Sinise Teaming Up With Chuck Norris To Build 'All-Veteran, Non-Woke Film Crew'?
For years, both Sinise and Norris have actively and vocally supported the U.S. military.
Did Chuck Norris' Net Worth Leave His Family 'in Tears'?
Everyone knows it's the other way around.
Did COVID-19 Kill Chuck Norris?
Norris, now 80, has been a frequent subject of hoaxes over the years.
No, Chuck Norris did not die in October 2023
Rumors that claimed martial arts star Chuck Norris died in October 2023 were false.
