India, March 20 -- Chuck Norris, the martial artist, action star, and cultural icon who passed away at the age of 86 was many things, he was a world karate champion, a Hollywood legend, a devoted family man and a man of deep faith.

"Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time necessary to learn karate and become world champion," he said on work and success.

On faith he said, "For too many years I was in rebellion to God. Now I'm a rebel with a cause for God and for grassroots America."

"Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time necessary to learn karate and become world champi...