“THEY TRIED TO KEEP THIS HIDDEN… BUT THE GRIEF WAS TOO MUCH TO HOLD IN.” After the devastating loss of Chuck Norris at 86, Mike, Dina, Eric, Dakota, and Danilee – have finally broken their silence, sharing deeply personal photos from his final days… moments never meant for the public eye. But what’s breaking hearts around the world isn’t just what they showed – it’s what they can’t bring themselves to say. A private video has now surfaced… one that captures him not as a legend, but as a father – gentle, present, still there.. just days before everything changed. “He said something to us… just five words,” Mike revealed, voices heavy with emotion. “We hear them every day… but we’re not ready to share them,” Eric admitted quietly. And in that silence, you can feel the weight of it. Now, as they face the unbearable reality of losing the father they loved so deeply… those five simple words have become something too powerful, too painful to say – because even remembering them is enough to bring them to tears.

Chuck Norris’ kids are commemorating the life and legacy of their dad following his death.

On Friday, March 20, the famed martial artist and actor’s twins, Danilee and Dakota, 24, spoke out following the news of their father’s death, each sharing heartfelt tributes on their personal Instagrams. In her post, Danilee included several pictures of her and her “amazing” dad throughout the years, starting with a snap of them together at the beach and ending with a picture of her as a baby resting on his chest.

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“I don’t think grief is a good enough word to describe the emotions my family and l are going through right now.. losing a parent is something that you are never prepared for,” she began in her heartfelt caption. “Before I take the much needed time for myself and my family, I wanted to dedicate this post to my sweet father and acknowledge the amazing man he is.”

“My dad was my protector the moment I was born and as soon as he took me in his arms, I’ve been his little girl. That was something I would always acknowledge even when I was too big to be cradled properly. We made it work though just like one of the pictures above,” she continued, referring to a sweet throwback snap where she appeared to be sleeping as her dad cradled her in his arms.

“My dad loved so deeply and cared for every single person in his life with so much tenderness.”

His younger daughter, whom he shares with wife Gena O’Kelley, went on to talk about how her dad’s “warrior exterior” was only matched by his heart, which was “so full of love.” Among other things, she noted that she’s “grateful” that he passed on that spirit to her.

“To say how thankful I am for him being my dad is an understatement,” she wrote. “He has been my safe person these past 24 years and I am constantly filled with gratitude for how much wisdom and love he has bestowed me and my brother. I will forever carry on his legacy and shower others in that compassion that he so frequently showed.”

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“There is so much I want to say with 24 years worth of memories I could write about, but I will go ahead and at least say this – | could not have asked the Lord for a more amazing father. I thank You, Lord, for blessing me with a father who took every opportunity to show me that he wanted to give us a good life,” Danilee added. “And thank you, Dad, for supporting me in all my passions and for pushing me to not shy away from the impossible. Thank you for your constant compassion and for loving me so much that it’s made me learn to love myself. I promise I will always and forever try to make you proud even if you already reminded me every day that it was impossible not to. I love you forever.”

She concluded her message, signing off with love from his “little girl,” including a Bible verse from Matthew 5:4.

Danilee’s twin brother Dakota shared a few photos with his dad in his own tribute post on Instagram. The black-and-white photos showed the father-son pair enjoying each other’s company, ending with a throwback snap of them looking down at a live sporting event.

“03/19/26 ÷ Dad, it’s hard to find the right words for this, but I’ll do my best,” he began.

“You’ve been the man I looked up to my whole life. Your generosity, your kindness, your courage, your integrity, your strength, your discipline, and your faith in the Lord were just a handful of things I always admired about you. You lived your life with purpose and with love for all people.”

“You were the greatest father God could have ever given me and the finest man I’ve ever known. No matter what I was going through, you were always there,” he continued. “You made sure I knew how much you loved me. Honest to God, I don’t think there was a single day that went by where you didn’t say it. I’m so proud to be your son.

The memories we made, the lessons you taught me, and the constant laughs we shared will stay with me for the rest of my life.”