Hollywood actor Chuck Norris shared some sad news on Friday.
The 84-year-old Walker, Texas Ranger actor revealed that his mother Wilma died at the age of 103 on Wednesday.
The former US Air Force soldier shared a sweet note to Instagram on Friday where he called her ‘a woman of unwavering faith, a beacon of light in our lives’ adding ‘her love reflected God’s grace.’
There were several photos of Chuck with his mother who was from Oklahoma.
‘Wednesday morning, my brother Aaron and I’s wonderful mother went home to be with Jesus,’ his caption began.
‘Our mom was a woman of unwavering faith, a beacon of light in our lives, and her love reflected God’s grace.’
Hollywood actor Chuck Norris shared some sad news on Friday. The 84-year-old Walker, Texas Ranger actor revealed that his mother Wilma died at the age of 103 on Wednesday
Chuck then said: ‘Growing up, her laughter filled our home with joy, and her hugs provided a sense of safety that we will forever cherish. She had a remarkable way of making everyone feel special, often putting the needs of others before her own.
‘From my earliest memories, she taught me the importance of kindness and compassion.
‘I am so thankful for the countless lessons she shared, the prayers she lifted for us, and the way she embodied the love of Christ every day.’
He finished with: ‘We love you, Mom. Until we meet again.’
Norris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma, in 1940 to his mom Wilma and dad Ray Dee Norris, who was a World War II Army soldier who became a mechanic.
His mother was of Irish descent and while his father was of Cherokee descent.
Chuck was the oldest of three brothers; his younger brothers are Wieland and Aaron.
When Norris was 16 years old, his parents divorced, and he later relocated to Prairie Village, Kansas and then to Torrance, California with his mother and brothers.
Chuck got his start as a martial artist.
He trained celebrities in martial arts for movies which led to a small part in The Wrecking Crew (1968).
‘Wednesday morning, my brother Aaron and I’s wonderful mother went home to be with Jesus,’ his caption began
‘Our mom was a woman of unwavering faith, a beacon of light in our lives, and her love reflected God’s grace,’ he said; seen with his brothers
Bruce Lee got him a role in The Way of the Dragon (1972).
Norris had the starring role in the action film Breaker! Breaker! (1977), then came Good Guys Wear Black (1978).
Norris made A Force of One (1979), The Octagon (1980), and An Eye for an Eye (1981).
His bigger films were Silent Rage (1982, Forced Vengeance (1982), and Lone Wolf McQuade (1983).
He might be best known for his television series Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 until 2001
He had more hits with Invasion U.S.A (1985), The Delta Force (1986), and Firewalker (1986), Code of Silence (1985).
He might be best known for his television series Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 until 2001.
After the show he starred in Delta Force 2 (1990), The Hitman (1991), Sidekicks (1992), Forest Warrior (1996), and The President’s Man (2000) and its sequel (2002).
His last appearance in a major film release was in The Expendables 2 (2012).
His interests are martial arts, exercise, philosophy, politics, Christianity, Western fiction, and biography.
Chuck’s book Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America (2008) was a best seller.
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