Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributorsChuck Norris’ mother, Wilma Norris Knight, has died at 103 years old. The Walker, Texas Ranger actor, 84, shared via Instagram that she passed away on Wednesday, December 4.In the touching slideshow tribute, which he shared on December 6, Norris revealed that his mom “went home to be with Jesus.” The actor also described his mother as “a woman of unwavering faith, a beacon of light in our lives” whose “love reflected God’s grace.”Norris continued to reflect on the happy memories he had with his mother over the years.
Martial artist/actor Chuck Norris make his Wizard World Comic Con debut during Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 2017 – Day 3 at Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Chuck Norris’ mom…
Martial artist/actor Chuck Norris make his Wizard World Comic Con debut during Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 2017 – Day 3 at Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Chuck Norris’ mom died at age 103.
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“Growing up, her laughter filled our home with joy, and her hugs provided a sense of safety that we will forever cherish,” Norris wrote in the lengthy caption of the Instagram post. “She had a remarkable way of making everyone feel special, often putting the needs of others before her own. From my earliest memories, she taught me the importance of kindness and compassion. I am so thankful for the countless lessons she shared, the prayers she lifted for us, and the way she embodied the love of Christ every day.”Other famous faces expressed their condolences in the comments. Actor Terry Crews added a simple red heart. “Praying for you all sir,” replied country musician Jason Michael Carroll.
Knight and Ray Dee Norris gave birth to Chuck Norris in 1940 in Oklahoma. After couple divorced in 1956, Knight then moved Chuck and his brothers to Prairie Village, Kansas, and eventually to Torrance, California.The actor maintained his love for his mother throughout the years. In May 2021, he celebrated her 100th birthday by writing a blog post for World Net Daily about her extraordinary life. Knight previously detailed her journey in her memoir Acts of Kindness: My Story in 2011.”Mom has been an example of perseverance and faith her whole life,” Norris wrote in the blog post. “She is the last survivor of her 11-member biological family.””She’s also endured the deaths of her two husbands, a stepson, two grandchildren and my younger brother Wieland in the Vietnam War,” he added. “She’s had cancer repeatedly and has gone through roughly 30 different surgeries for a host of issues – and yet she’s still here to tell about it.”
