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Chuck Norris, 86, Hospitalized After Medical Emergency

Legendary action star Chuck Norris has been admitted to a hospital in Hawaii following a sudden medical emergency.The incident occurred within the past 24 hours...

Chuck Norris, 86, Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
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Bintano News

March 19, 2026

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Legendary action star Chuck Norris has been admitted to a hospital in following a sudden medical emergency.

The incident occurred within the past 24 hours on the island of Kauai, prompting the to seek medical attention, sources informed TMZ on Thursday

Details about the nature of the emergency remain unclear, but it is reported that Chuck is in 'good spirits' despite the situation.

The incident appears to have unfolded rapidly, as Norris was reportedly training on the island just the day before, per the outlet.

A friend spoke to Norris over the phone, confirming that he was still upbeat and even making jokes.

The Daily Mail has reached out to Norris's representatives for comment. 

Legendary action star Chuck Norris has been admitted to a hospital in Hawaii following a sudden medical emergency; (pictured 2024)

Sources informed TMZ on Thursday that the incident occurred within the past 24 hours on the island of Kauai, prompting the 86-year-old star to seek medical attention; (pictured in 1995)

Earlier this month, Norris celebrated his birthday by

The star wrote alongside the clip, 'I’m 86 today! Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young. I’m grateful for another year, good health, and the chance to keep doing what I love. 

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Norris has always been vocal about his longevity and excellent health, often saying he feels much younger than his actual age

Norris' physicality has always been a huge part of his career, both on-screen and off; (pictured 2010)

Norris' physicality has always been a huge part of his career, both on-screen and off.

Known for doing his own stunts, he’s shown time and time again just how tough he is, whether it was in classic films like Way of the Dragon (1972), where he famously went toe-to-toe with Bruce Lee, or in his iconic role on Walker, Texas Ranger.

He didn’t just stop at stunts - films like Delta Force (1986) and Missing in Action (1984) had him doing intense hand-to-hand combat scenes that really helped define his action-hero status. 

Even when he came back for The Expendables 2 (2012), Norris proved he could still hold his own, showing that age had nothing on his action star chops.

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