Quote:Action movie star Chuck Norris has died aged 86, his family says

"To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family" - read his family's statement in full

Born in Oklahoma in 1940, he served in the United States Air Force before rising to fame as a star of martial arts

He rose to fame as an actor in 1972, after he appeared in Way of the Dragon, but is perhaps best known for playing Cordell "Cord" Walker in the long-running television series Walker, Texas Ranger