Chuck Norris, 86, dies in Hawaii emergency.

Legendary actor Chuck Norris has died aged 86 following a sudden medical emergency in . 

The actor passed away Thursday morning, according to a post shared by his family to Instagram. 

'It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,' the family said.

'While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and at peace.' 

It is unclear what medical emergency the actor suffered.