Chuck Norris’ twins share a heartfelt tribute following his death at the age of 86
Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86
Fox News’ Carley Shimkus provides details after the family of Chuck Norris released a statement on the death of the American legend.
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Chuck Norris’ family members are looking for a tribute to the late actor on social media following his death on Thursday, March 19, at the age of 86.
The martial arts legend’s twins, Dakota and Danilee, each posted their own heartfelt Instagram post, showing photos of themselves and their father through the years.
Dakota shared a series of black and white photos of herself and Norris, including one of the two sitting side by side as children, taken from behind, writing, “It’s hard to find the right words for this, but I’ll do my best.”
“He’s been the man I’ve looked up to all my life,” she wrote in her caption. “Your generosity, your kindness, your courage, your integrity, your strength, your discipline, and your faith in the Lord were a few things that I always admired about you. You lived your life with the purpose and love of all people.”
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The Norris twins shared heartfelt gifts for their dad on Instagram. (Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)
She then called the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star “the greatest father God has ever given me and the best man I’ve ever known,” and credited him for always being there for her and “making sure I know how much you love me.”
“Honest to God, I don’t think a day went by where you didn’t say it,” he added. “I’m proud to be your son. The memories we made, the lessons you taught me, and the endless laughs we shared will stay with me for the rest of my life.”
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Dakota holds her hat by thanking her father for “everything he gave our family and the example” he set, adding that he hopes to “live a life that honors you and makes you proud.”
“I love you, dad. I will miss you forever,” she wrote.
Dakota called Norris “the greatest father God could give”. (Dakota Norris/Instagram)
His twin, Danilee, shared her own tribute on social media, showing a series of photos of her and her father over the years.
The post included pictures of Norris carrying her as a child, the two of them sitting next to each other on the beach, one lying on his lap as an adult and the other lying on his lap as a child. He started the blog by saying “Grief is a word that is enough to describe” what he feels and that “losing a parent is something you are never prepared for.”
“Before I take some much needed time for myself and my family, I wanted to dedicate this post to my dear father and acknowledge that he is an amazing man,” she wrote. “My father was my protector. The moment I was born and the moment he held me in his arms, I was his little girl. That was something I would always admit even if I was too big to bet.”
She described her father as someone who “deeply loved and cared for every single person in his life with great kindness,” saying that while he “may have a brave exterior, his heart was full of love.”
Danilee called her father “protector” in her honor. (Danilee Norris/Instagram)
“To say how grateful I am for being my father is an understatement,” he added. “He has been my safe person for the past 24 years and I am forever grateful for the wisdom and love he has given me and my brother. I will forever carry on his legacy and pour out the compassion he always showed to others.”
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He continued: “There’s so much I want to say about the memories of 24 years that I could write about, but I’ll go ahead and at least say this – I couldn’t have asked Jehovah for an amazing father.
Danilee then thanked her father for “supporting me in everything I love and pushing me not to be afraid of the impossible,” and for the “continuous compassion” and love he showed her “that made me learn to love myself.”
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She ended her blog by writing, “I promise that I will always try to make you proud even if you just remind me every day that it was impossible not to. I love you forever.”
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Norris lives with Dakota and Danilee and his wife of nearly 30 years, Gena O’Kelley, whom he married in November 1998. He is survived by his children Dina, Mike and Eric, and 13 grandchildren.
The famous martial artist and actor Chuck Norris died on March 19 at the age of 86. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
The family announced his death on Friday, March 20, on Instagram.
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. Although we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and at peace,” posted he is studying.
“To the world, he was a martial artist, an actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an amazing brother, and the heart of our family. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions of people around the world with a lasting impact and left behind millions of people around the world.”
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