Norris skyrocketed to stardom in the ’70s, thanks to a string of action-packed movies that showcased his unparalleled martial arts prowess. He became synonymous with franchises like the Delta Force series and the Missing in Action flicks, and his electrifying on-screen chemistry with Bruce Lee in The Way of the Dragon remains etched in the memories of fans. From 1993 to 2001, he helmed the popular police procedural, Walker, Texas Ranger, captivating audiences week after week. Then, in the ’00s, the internet went into a frenzy when the “Chuck Norris facts” meme took over, catapulting his popularity to stratospheric heights.
In 2017, Norris and his wife, Gena Norris, found themselves in a legal battle against multiple pharmaceutical companies. They alleged that Gena had endured severe physical and cognitive setbacks and had nearly succumbed after being injected with contrast dye during three routine MRI scans.
