Chuck Norris is set to make a posthumous appearance in his final action film following his passing.
Prior to his death, the famed actor filmed scenes for an action comedy movie titled Zombie Plane about a year and a half ago at his ranch in Texas.
on Thursday morning following a sudden medical emergency in , his family confirmed the following day.
'It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,' his family shared in a statement, per TMZ.
'While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.'
In his last movie role, Norris — who due to his unapologetic political views — played the head of a spy agency made up of celebrities.
Chuck Norris will be making a posthumous appearance in an action film set to premiere sometime next year
The movie is currently in the editing phase and is set to premiere sometime next year, with the late Hollywood legend making his final silver screen appearance, the film's producer Shaked Berenson told the outlet on Friday.
The producer revealed that Norris was one of many celebrities in the movie who had cameo roles meant to poke fun at their on-screen personas.
Berenson said he is processing the loss and praised the actor as a 'pure joy to work with and a total pro,' per the outlet.
The produce of the movie said he is processing the loss and praised the Norris as a 'pure joy to work with and a total pro'; pictured in July 1985 portrait
The producer added that his 'lovely' family were also on the set while they filmed at Norris's ranch; pictured in August 2012
Norris was born in Oklahoma in 1940 and served in the US Air Force from 1958 to 1962.
