'Texas has lost a legend': tributes to Chuck Norris pour in

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March 20 (Reuters) - Chuck Norris, the roundhouse-kicking star of TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger” and action movie “Expendables 2,” died on ​Thursday, his family said on Instagram.

Below are some tributes and reactions.

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GREG ABBOTT

“Texas ‌has lost a legend,” the Republican governor of Texas wrote on X. "All of Texas mourns the passing of Chuck Norris. He was not only a martial arts champion, action icon, ​and the one and only Walker, Texas Ranger. But he electrified generations ​of conservatives. Giving them a passion and voice to fight ⁠for the principles that make America the greatest nation on earth.

“He embodied the ​toughness, grit, and patriotism that makes Texas supreme.”

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

In a post on X, the ​Israeli prime minister called Norris “a great friend of Israel and a close personal friend.”

“Chuck brought martial arts and the warmth of his character to millions around the world,” Netanyahu added.

SYLVESTER ​STALLONE

“I had a great time working with Chuck,” the American actor wrote on ​Instagram. “He was All American in every way. Great man.”

STEPHEN KING

“I thought he was great,” the American ‌author ⁠wrote on X. “SILENT RAGE scared hell out of my boys…and me.”

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

“We knew each other from my early days, and I always respected the man he was,” the Belgian martial artist and actor wrote on Instagram.

DOLPH LUNDGREN

“Chuck Norris is ​the champ,” the ​Swedish actor and ⁠director wrote on Instagram. “Ever since I was a young martial artist and later getting into movies, I always looked up ​to him as a role model. Someone who had the ​respect, humility ⁠and strength it takes to be a man.”

GLENN BECK

“The Icon, Chuck Norris, has passed away,” the conservative American radio host wrote on X. “Also, in breaking news, the Grim ⁠Reaper ​was found dead after attempting to take Chuck ​Norris to the afterlife.”

MARIO LOPEZ

The American actor and television host wrote on X: “Chuck Norris didn’t die, he ​just completed his mission & went to rest…”

Reporting by Rich McKay; Editing by Olivier Holmey

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