On March 20, 2026, the family of martial arts master and action star Chuck Norris announced that he had died at 86 years old. The "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, who became a legendary figure and subject of internet memes for his toughness and supposed invincibility, passed away suddenly on March 19, his family said.
Snopes has spent years investigating rumors surrounding Norris. They have ranged from previous death hoaxes to political claims — including his 2014 quote about the Democratic Party, an alleged appearance at the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and his supposed involvement in a partnership to build an "all-veteran, non-woke film crew." Users also claimed Norris resigned as an "honorary scoutmaster" in the former Boy Scouts of America — now known as Scouting America — after 35 years.
Below are seven claims about Norris that Snopes has gone toe-to-toe with over the years:
