Chuck Norris’ final post revealed as he embraced legendary viral jokes | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJonathan MattiseFriday 20 March 2026 17:32 GMTChuck Norris shared video of him fighting as he celebrated 86th birthday days before deathMartial arts and action movie legend Chuck Norris celebrated the iconic memes and viral jokes about him, even in his final post before his death at age 86.His toughman image became legendary after his appearance in Dodgeball, leading to the viral “Chuck Norris Facts” meme, which he later embraced by publishing, The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book, which combined his favorite jokes with supposedly true stories and the codes he aimed to live by.“To some who know little of my martial arts or film careers but perhaps grew up with ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ it seems that I have become a somewhat mythical superhero icon,” Norris wrote in the forward to the book. “I am flattered and humbled.”Beyond the meme, Norris authored several other books, including martial arts guides, a memoir, and political commentaries.He celebrated his birthday just over a week before his death, posting a sparring video on Instagram and writing, “I don't age. I level up.”In fullChuck Norris, martial arts icon who starred as Walker, Texas Ranger, dies aged 86Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in