00:00And this Thursday, US actor and martial artist Chuck Norris passed away at the age of 86, following a medical
00:06emergency.
00:07The news was confirmed by his family on social media.
00:10Norris rose through prominence as a karate champion in the 1960s and 70s.
00:15He opened numerous schools and became one of the leading figures in popularizing martial arts in the West.
00:21He made his definite leap to fame with his action movies in the 1980s.
00:25During that time, he also became a regular presence on television.
00:28In recent decades, his image has become an internet phenomenon thanks to viral jokes humorously exaggerating his toughness and personal
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