Chuck Norris hospitalized in Hawaii: TMZ

Norris is known primarily as an action movie star and as the subject of a series of jokes attributing superhuman toughness and ability to him.

By Ben Whedon

Published: March 19, 2026 4:13pm

Actor Chuck Norris was hospitalized due to a medical emergency that occurred in the last 24 hours.

The 86-year-old Norris was on the island of Kauai at the time of the incident, TMZ reported. He is reportedly in good spirits. The outlet speculated that the development came suddenly in light of images of him training with a friend just one day prior.

Norris is known primarily as an action movie star and as the subject of a series of jokes attributing superhuman toughness and ability to him.

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