To the world he's a symbol of strength

FAMILY TRIBUTE TO STAR

- by BEKKA BARNARD

HOLLYWOOD actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died aged 86, his family has confirmed.

They also paid tribute to the actor, who starred with his friend Bruce Lee in The Way Of The Dragon (1972) and in US action TV series Walker, Texas Ranger.

His relatives posted: "It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.