Chuck Norris Made Age-Defying Boast Before Dropping Dead at 86

Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images Chuck Norris died at 86 , just days after the actor and martial arts icon boasted that he doesn’t age. On his birthday, less than two weeks ago, Norris told fans on Instagram, “I don’t age. I level up.” His message accompanied footage of Norris throwing punches at a sparring partner. “I’m 86 today!” he wrote in the caption. “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.” Read more at The Daily Beast.