This Monday, the death of legendary Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton, famous for his participation in productions such as Mad Max, was announced. The news was confirmed by his wife, Judy Green, who posted a message on her social media.
“I am stunned and devastated, I have no words, I have lost my everything,” she wrote on her Instagram account, where she posted a photo with the actor.
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How did Richard Norton die?
So far, the family has not detailed what happened, so the cause of Norton’s death remains unknown. There were no reports of him suffering from any illness, though it is said that he may have had a heart attack.
The news of Richard Norton’s death has caused great shock in the entertainment industry, with other film figures expressing their condolences to the family of the actor, remembering him as an exceptional person and a reference in action films and martial arts.
How old was Richard Norton?
The actor was 75 years old at the time of his death.
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Richard Norton: Net Worth
Following the death of the Australian actor, searches for his net worth have intensified online. Throughout his career, he participated in various productions that generated significant income; however, no information has been revealed yet regarding the fortune Norton amassed.
Who was Richard Norton?
Born in Australia on January 6, 1950, Norton showed exceptional talent in martial arts from a very young age. By the age of 17, he had already earned his black belt in karate, and over time, he achieved the 10th dan in Zen Do Kai, a style he created, as well as a 6th dan in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
His career and skills led him to work as a bodyguard for celebrities such as ABBA, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Scarlett Johansson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Tom Hardy, and Charlie Hunnam.
Norton took his first steps into action cinema in 1980 with the movie The Octagon, where he played a dual role as a thug and the ninja Kyo. This marked the beginning of a professional relationship with Chuck Norris that continued in films like Forced Vengeance (1982) and the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger.
Additionally, he left his mark on Hong Kong cinema through films such as The Return of the Supercops (1985), Millionaire’s Express (1986), The Magic Crystal (1986), City Hunter (1993), and The Superchef (1997). In Hollywood, he collaborated with Cynthia Rothrock in China O’Brien and ventured into the Bruceploitation subgenre.
In addition to being an actor, Richard Norton stood out as a stunt coordinator and fight scene choreographer in major productions like Gymkata (1985), Suicide Squad (2016), X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019), Ghost in the Shell (2017), and the latest Mad Max films, where he also had a role as Prime Imperator.
The last time he was seen was just three days ago when he participated in a seminar for his own karate system and joined the short film Tiger Cops: Project A, a tribute to Hong Kong action cinema, directed by Adrián Castro and starring María Tran.
Richard Norton’s Movies
Throughout his career, Richard Norton participated in the following productions:
- The Octagon (1980) – Kyo
- Force: Five (1981) – Ezekiel
- American Ninja (1985) – MP
- Equalizer 2000 (1986) – Slade
- Lady Dragon (1992) – Ludwig Hauptman
- City Hunter (1993) – MacDonald
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) – Various roles
- Mr. Nice Guy (1997) – Giancarlo
- Amazons and Gladiators (2001) – Lucius
- Road House 2 (2006) – Victor Cross
- Spartacus: The War of the Damned (2013) – Hilarus
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – Emperor
