Chuck Norris has reportedly been hospitalized in Hawaii after what TMZ described as a medical emergency on the island of Kauai.
According to TMZ, sources with direct knowledge said the incident happened within the last 24 hours and resulted in Norris being taken to a hospital. The outlet also reported that the nature of the emergency has not been disclosed, but Norris is said to be in good spirits.
Update: Chuck Norris has died.
What TMZ reported
TMZ says Chuck Norris was on Kauai when the medical emergency happened and that he was hospitalized afterward. The report adds that whatever happened appears to have come on quickly, as Norris was reportedly training on Wednesday and was said to be joking with a friend on the phone.
At the moment, that is the only widely cited report with direct sourcing tied to the hospitalization. Other outlets that picked up the story are repeating the same basic details, including that Norris is in good spirits and that no cause has been made public.
No official details released yet
There still does not appear to be an official statement publicly released explaining what happened. As of now, no specific medical condition or cause has been confirmed in public reporting.
That means fans should be careful about rumors or social media speculation until more information comes out.
Chuck Norris recently posted birthday training video
Norris turned 86 earlier this month and recently shared a social media video showing himself sparring with a trainer. TMZ referenced that recent activity as part of its report, and the Instagram post is still visible in search results.
That is part of why the report has caught attention, as Norris had just been seen active and training days before news of the hospitalization surfaced.
Story still developing
Right now, the confirmed public details are limited. TMZ reports Chuck Norris was hospitalized on Kauai after a medical emergency, the cause is unknown, and he is said to be in good spirits.
We’ll have to see if Norris, his family, or a representative releases more information.
