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Chuck Norris's final film role revealed post death at 86; Here's what we know

Chuck Norris's final film role revealed post death at 86; Here's what we know

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Chuck Norris passed away at the age of 86. The veteran Hollywood actor is best known for his roles, including Missing in Action and The Expendables 2, among others. 

Chuck Norris, an American martial artist, actor, screenwriter and author who has been part of several films, including An Eye for an Eye, The Octagon, Silent Rage, Forced Vengeance and Lone Wolf McQuade, among others, has passed away at the age of 86. However, his fans are set to see him one last time on screens.

Details about Chuck Norris' final film

The legendary action star will be part of an Australian action-comedy movie titled Zombie Plane alongside Vanilla Ice. The makers even released the trailer, and the logline read, "When a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is overrun by zombies, an eclectic band of passengers – led by celebrities-turned-secret agents – must unite to save humanity."

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Helmed by Lav Bodnaruk and Michael Mier, the film follows the story of Vanilla Ice and Sophie Monk battling a zombie outbreak on a Sydney to Los Angeles flight before the Air Force shoots the plane down. Aiding him in this supernatural battle is his mentor, Commander Chuck Norris. The film is set for theatrical release in 2027.

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About Chuck Norris

Apart from acting, Chuck Norris became a bestselling author of books on martial arts, exercise, philosophy, conservative politics, Christian western fiction, self-help, and biography and wrote a regular column for WorldNetDaily. He appeared in numerous commercials, including as a long-time spokesperson for the Total Gym. He endorsed various products that incorporated it, and the phenomenon inspired multiple books, two video games, and several talk‑show appearances.

He is best known for martial arts skills in films including the 1984 film Missing in Action, the 1986 film The Delta Force, Lone Wolf McQuade in 1983 and Code of Silence in 1985. His early career got highlighted by a famous fight against Bruce Lee in Return of the Dragon in 1972.

The legendary martial artist and action icon of Hollywood passed away at the age of 86 on March 19, 2026. His death was confirmed by his family, stating that he died at peace while surrounded by his family in Hawaii.

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