entertainment
Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Stephen King, and Others Pay Tribute to the Deceased Chuck Norris
The death of Chuck Norris, the action and martial arts film star who gained mythical status online, was met today with a flood of expressions of condolence from fellow actors, actresses, and fans, and author Stephen King, whose political views differ significantly from Norris's, also paid tribute.
TL;DR
- Chuck Norris, known for action films and internet memes, has died.
- Colleagues including Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, and Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed condolences and shared memories.
- Van Damme and Lundgren noted their long-standing respect for Norris, with Stallone calling him a "true American" and Schwarzenegger highlighting his kindness and influence.
- Lorenzo Lamas, whom Norris trained in martial arts, alluded to his "mythical status" online.
- Priscilla Presley and actress Morgan Fairchild also shared personal connections and admiration for Norris.
- Stephen King, despite differing political views, paid tribute with "Chuck Norris Facts" and mentioned the film "The Silent Rage."
- Norris, a conservative, and King, a liberal, had significantly different political outlooks.