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Action star Chuck Norris hospitalized on Kauaʻi after medical emergency

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Action film star and legendary martial artist Chuck Norris was hospitalized on Kauaʻi on Wednesday following a medical emergency, according to a report from TMZ.

Details about the nature of the emergency have not been disclosed.

Norris celebrated his 86th birthday on the Garden Island on March 10. In a video he posted on his social platforms he said: “I donʻt age, I level up.”

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He added: “I’m 86 today! Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young. I’m grateful for another year, good health and the chance to keep doing what I love.”

TMZ said Norris was doing some training on Kauaʻi, and is in “good spirits” following the medical emergency.

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He is set to appear as himself in the upcoming Australian action-comedy “Zombie Plane,” alongside Vanilla Ice and Sophie Monk.

Norris is known for starring in the 1990s in the long-running CBS television series “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

He also is familiar to movie fans worldwide for films that include: “The Hitman,” “The Delta Force, “The Colombian Connection, “The Expendables 2,” “Missing in Action,” “Firewalker” and “Sidekicks.”

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He holds black belts in multiple disciplines, including karate and taekwondo. He also thanked supporters for their encouragement throughout his decades-long career.

Xiomara Yamileth
Xiomara Yamileth is a journalist with Kauaʻi Now and Pacific Media Group.

A UCLA graduate, she produced digital coverage for KIRO7 News on major events, including the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests in Seattle.

She previously worked as a digital producer for KITV4 Island News on Oʻahu and most recently as a reporter for The Garden Island newspaper on Kauaʻi.

To reach Xiomara, email xio.yamileth@pmghawaii.com
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