Action movie icon Chuck Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, March 19 following a medical emergency.
The event occurred days after celebrating his 86th birthday with an outdoor boxing session.
The “The Missing in Action” actor was on the island of Kauai when the incident occurred. Although the nature of the medical emergency has not yet been revealed, sources close to TMZ He stated that Norris is in “good spirits” and was making jokes with friends shortly before being admitted.
The hospitalization came as a surprise to fans, especially after seeing Norris training vigorously in a video he posted to his Instagram account on March 10, celebrating his birthday. In the video, the martial artist is seen playfully throwing punches with his trainer under the sun in Hawaii.
In his birthday post, he wrote, “I’m not aging. I’m leveling up. Today I’m 86 years old! Nothing like a little playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young. I’m grateful for another year, good health, and the opportunity to continue doing what I love.”
“Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support over the years has meant more to me than you will ever imagine,” he added.
Norris is married to Gena O’Kelley with whom he shares 24-year-old twins. He has five children from his previous relationships.
