Coverage dated March 19, 2026

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lee Majors and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

Headline from KOB 4

Chuck Norris’s death has sparked a wave of tributes from fellow action stars and fans. Norris died Thursday, in what his family describes as a “sudden passing.” Jean-Claude Van Damme shared condolences and called Norris a respected friend. Dolph Lundgren called him a champion and a role model.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Chuck Norris’ death inspires tributes as Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme lead Hollywood reactions (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Chuck Norris has died, with Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Mario Lopez among the celebrities paying tribute to the iconic actor and martial artist.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, More Pay Tribute to Chuck Norris: 'An American Hero' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren and more have paid tribute to Chuck Norris, who died Thursday at age 86.

  3. KOB 4

    Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lee Majors and more react to the death of Chuck Norris (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Chuck Norris’s death has sparked a wave of tributes from fellow action stars and fans. Norris died Thursday, in what his family describes as a “sudden passing.” Jean-Claude Van Damme shared condolences and called Norris a respected friend. Dolph Lundgren called him a champion and a role model.

  4. Deadline

    Chuck Norris Remembered: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, More (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Jean-Claude-Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Stephen King are among those paying tribute to Chuck Norris, who died Thursday.

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