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Chuck Norris at 84: Still Packs a Punch, Feels 48
As he celebrated his 84th birthday, legendary martial artist and action star Chuck Norris demonstrated that he is still in top form.
The occasion was marked with an Instagram video where Norris was seen energetically hitting a punching bag on a lawn with a breathtaking ocean view.
In the video, Norris humorously declared, “You know, I’m 84 today, but I feel like I’m 48!” He concluded the video with a hearty laugh and a heartfelt, “God bless you all.”
Norris captioned his post, “Feeling good and staying active! Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes. God Bless.” The post was quickly filled with comments from friends, fans, and fellow martial artists, all expressing admiration for his youthful vigor.
Among the well-wishers was Dolph Lundgren, Norris’ co-star from “The Expendable 2”, who wrote, “Happy Birthday, Chuck. You look terrific! Dolph.”
Pastor and author Greg Laurie also chimed in, saying, “Happy Birthday, Chuck! You are a National treasure and a true inspiration. God bless you!”
The comments section was also filled with humorous tributes to Norris’ legendary toughness.
One fan joked, “Chuck Norris wears boxing gloves to protect the bag, not his hands,” while another quipped, “Chuck Norris actually died 20 years ago…. Death just hasn’t worked up the courage to tell him yet.”
Norris, a veteran of the United States Air Force, holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, and Tang Soo. After his military discharge, he launched a successful career as a professional martial artist, winning numerous titles.
In 1964, Norris met martial arts icon Bruce Lee at a karate competition. The two became friends and training partners. Norris’ acting career began with a small role in the 1968 spy comedy “The Wrecking Crew.”
His breakthrough came when Lee cast him as his character’s adversary in the 1972 film “The Way of the Dragon.” Norris went on to become a leading figure in the action genre during the 1980s and ’90s. He is perhaps best known for his role in the hit TV show “Walker, Texas Ranger,” which ran for nine seasons from 1993 to 2001.
In January, Norris announced his return to the silver screen in the upcoming sci-fi action film “Agent Recon.” He shared a photo of himself from the movie, holding a gun in a pose reminiscent of an image from 40 years ago.
Norris captioned the post, “Here’s a pretty neat parallel I thought you’d all enjoy! Almost 40 years apart. I can’t wait for you all to see what’s in store in the upcoming film, ‘Agent Recon.’ Coming soon!”
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