Chuck Norris' Family, Friends Honor Him at Vegas Funeral Attended by Thousands
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chuck Norris's memorial service was held on July 18 at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, attended by an estimated 5,000 mourners.
- Judson Mills, Norris's co-star from "Walker, Texas Ranger," was one of the speakers at the funeral, which included several cast and crew members from the show.
- Norris passed away in March after being hospitalized in Hawaii, leaving behind a legacy as a martial arts legend and Hollywood star.
- He held black belts in multiple martial arts, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989, and later served as a Texas Ranger.
- Norris had largely stepped back from acting in recent years, with occasional minor roles such as in 2012's "The Expendables 2."
