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Podcast: Last Days
Episode: Special Episode: Chuck Norris
Description: On March 19, 2026, Chuck Norris — the martial artist turned action star whose stoic presence and roundhouse kicks made him one of the most enduring symbols of American toughness — died at the age of 86. Rising from a world champion karate competitor to a Hollywood mainstay, Norris broke through to global audiences with his memorable on-screen showdown against Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon before cementing his legacy in films like The Delta Force and the long-running hit series Walker, Texas Ranger. In later years, his legend took on a life of its own through the viral “Chuck Norris Facts,” transforming him into...