CBS’s Iconic 9-Part Western Crime Series From 33 Years Ago Quietly Returns To Lasso New American Streaming Resurgence

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After the death of an artist, audiences tend to find new meaning in their work.

On March 19, 2026, actor Chuck Norris, known for his roles in Westerns, passed away at the age of 86. He died in Hawaii while surrounded by family after being hospitalized. The cause of death hasn’t been released, and his family has asked for privacy.

When Chuck Norris passed away, many fans immediately turned to streaming services to rewatch his popular show, Walker, Texas Ranger. According to data from Flix Patrol, the show quickly became a hit, ranking as the third most-streamed series in the U.S. and the number one most-streamed show in the U.K. on Apple TV, all within a single day of the announcement.

Those closest to the actor and martial artist shared in a social media post that he was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and an incredible brother – truly the heart of their family. They also expressed their gratitude for everyone’s prayers and support during this difficult time.

A skilled martial artist, he was a champion in both the World Professional Middleweight Karate Championship and the All-American Karate Championship. Before becoming an actor, he served in the United States Air Force. He went on to star in several films, including The Way of the Dragon, Breaker! Breaker!, and Missing in Action.

Chuck Norris is best known for playing Cordell Walker in the television series Walker, Texas Ranger, which ran for nine seasons from 1993 to 2001. He had a lot in common with his character, as both were military veterans. Four years after the show ended, Norris reprised the role in the movie Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire.

Chuck Norris, along with his brother Aaron, created a short-lived spinoff series called Sons of Thunder in 1999, which only lasted six episodes. Most recently, in 2024, Chuck starred in his final film, Agent Recon, playing the leader of a team defending Earth from aliens.

In 2021, the classic show Walker, Texas Ranger was revived with Jared Padalecki (from Supernatural) taking on the lead role. This new Walker series follows the story of Cordell Walker, now played by Padalecki, and Chuck Norris, the original star, has given it his support. Norris also remains popular with millennials, who have embraced him as an internet meme.

Chuck Norris is remembered by his wife, O’Kelley, his children Mike, Eric, Dakota, Danilee, and Dina, and his grandchildren. Fans can also look forward to seeing him in the upcoming movie Zombie Plane, which is currently being finished and expected to be released later this year.

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2026-03-21 21:39