Chuck Norris, the martial artist and star of “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has passed away at the age of 86. He was hospitalized in Hawaii following a medical emergency and his family confirmed he died peacefully Thursday morning.

In a heartfelt statement, Norris’s family wrote: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris. While we wish to keep the details private, please know he was surrounded by family and at peace. To the world, he was a martial artist and actor, a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family. His life of faith, discipline, and love left a lasting impact on so many.”

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Chuck Norris was born Carlos Ray Norris in Ryan, Oklahoma in 1940. He grew up in Oklahoma before becoming one of the most famous action stars in Hollywood. After high school he joined the US Air Force and that is where he began learning martial arts. He won several championships during his martial arts career and later developed his own fighting system, Chun Kuk Do.

He lead in films such as “Missing in Action” and “The Delta Force” and was widely known for his life role in the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

Norris was admired for his martial arts skills, as well as his charisma and strength. HIs fame extended beyond films and television, inspiring countless jokes and memes online.

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On his last birthday he put a video on Instagram that showed him practicing martial arts. He said, “I don’t age. I level up. I’m 86 today! Grateful for good health and the chance to keep doing what I love.”

Around the world, Chuck Norris will be remembered for his action films and martial arts career, as well as the influence he had on audiences worldwide. Fans, family members, and friends have expressed condolences over his passing while also paying tribute to his life and career.

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“I’ve learned from a very young age to pretend that I like stuff, to pretend that I’m happy, to pretend that I don’t like stuff that I do, to appear like everything is okay,” Doja Cat said. “I’ll get it done. And it caught up with me, and I think it always does for people. I’m now struggling with BPD.”

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Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that causes people to have a distorted self-image and often experience unstable relationships with others. Symptoms can include uncontrollable emotions, fear of abandonment, impulsivity.

The Mayo Clinic describes the mental illness as a pattern of intense emotional swings and acting impulsively that can impact relationships and decision-making. The “Woman” singer went on to say that she’s been in therapy for years. “I’ve been in therapy for years now, and I am so proud of myself, I’ve made it so far,” She said that she goes to therapy to make sure she’s “alright.” She continued “It’s been a process of me learning about myself.”

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She ended the post by noting that seeing others confidently express themselves, including singer Chappell Roan has inspired her to do the same, “I had to learn how to be honest with myself because I lied to myself for years,” Doja added. To see someone be like that and not hurt anybody, it lets me know that I can be that way too.