American action star Chuck Norris has been hospitalized in Hawaii for an undisclosed condition, Hollywood news site TMZ reported March 19, citing a source who said the actor was "in good spirits."
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AMERICAN action star Chuck Norris has reportedly been hospitalised in Hawaii for an undisclosed condition, according to a report published by TMZ on Thursday.
The outlet cited a source who said the actor was “in good spirits”. No official confirmation or further details were immediately available, and a representative for Norris did not comment on the report.
According to TMZ, the “emergency” is believed to have taken place within the last 24 hours on the island of Kauai. No additional information about the nature of the condition or the circumstances leading up to the hospitalisation has been disclosed.
Norris turned 86 last week. He marked the occasion by sharing a video on social media in which he was seen boxing.
“I don't age. I level up,” he said in the clip.
In a separate message, he added: “Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young.”
Norris, a martial arts expert turned actor, has built a decades-long career in film and television.
He made his acting debut with a cameo appearance in the 1968 The Wrecking Crew, which starred Dean Martin.
Four years later, he gained widespread attention for his on-screen fight with kung-fu star Bruce Lee in the 1972 film The Way of the Dragon. The scene helped establish Norris as a recognisable figure in action cinema.
He has since appeared in numerous action films and television productions, becoming a well-known name in the genre.
At this stage, no further verified updates on his condition have been released.
AFP