Chuck Norris's final film role revealed after the action movie icon's death at 86

Chuck Norris is set to make a posthumous appearance in his final action film following his passing.

Prior to his death, the famed actor filmed scenes for an action comedy movie titled Zombie Plane about a year and a half ago at his ranch in Texas. 

Norris died at the age of 86 on Thursday morning following a sudden medical emergency in Hawaii, his family confirmed the following day.  

'It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,' his family shared in a statement, per TMZ. 

'While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.' 

In his last movie role, Norris — who became a Hollywood outsider due to his unapologetic political views — played the head of a spy agency made up of celebrities.

The movie is currently in the editing phase and is set to premiere sometime next year, with the late Hollywood legend making his final silver screen appearance, the film's producer Shaked Berenson told the outlet on Friday. 

The producer revealed that Norris was one of many celebrities in the movie who had cameo roles meant to poke fun at their on-screen personas.

Berenson said he is processing the loss and praised the actor as a 'pure joy to work with and a total pro,' per the outlet. 

The producer also added that his 'lovely' family were also on the set while they filmed at Norris's ranch. 

He said that the famous Chuck Norris memes became a topic of conversation, at one point, and revealed that the actor 'got a kick out of them.' 

Berenson told the outlet that the silver screen star 'could laugh at himself,' and that ability 'was perfect for the tone of the film' they were working on together. 

Following his passing, Norris's family paid tribute to Norris as a 'devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.'

'He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved,' their statement said. 

'Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.' 

Norris was best known for action roles, including Walker, Texas Ranger and The Delta Force in the 1980s, before he became a cult figure on social media in his later years. 

The actor was a renowned martial artist and fitness guru. 

Earlier this month, he had celebrated his birthday by sharing a video of himself staying fit in a training session. 

The star captioned the clip: 'I don't age. I level up. I'm 86 today! Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young. I'm grateful for another year, good health, and the chance to keep doing what I love. 

'Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support through the years has meant more to me than you'll ever know. God Bless, Chuck Norris.' 

Norris had largely stayed out of acting roles in his later years but made minor cameos in action flicks, including The Expendables 2. 

In the decades after his action movie success, Norris became a well-known meme on social media, where people would parody his tough-guy image in jokes. 

Norris was born in Oklahoma in 1940 and served in the US Air Force from 1958 to 1962. 

He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989 and became a cult-like figure in the fitness and action industries. 

His first wife, Dianne Holecheck, passed away in December 2025, nearly four decades following their divorce.

The pair were previously married for 30 years, tying the knot in 1958 and welcoming two children: Mike, now an actor, and NASCAR champion Eric Norris. 

Norris and Holecheck separated in 1988. 

In 1998, he married his second wife Gena O'Kelley, and the couple welcomed twins, Dakota and Danilee, together in 2001. 

He also had a daughter in 1962 in an extramarital relationship. 

He is survived by his family members.