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The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus issues heartfelt thanks to family as he’s honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame-Rachael O'Connor-Entertainment – Metro
The actor was supported by his wife, mother and son
Norman Reedus has been awarded a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for his role in The Walking Dead (Picture: Mega)
Norman Reedus has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame during an emotional ceremony in Los Angeles.
The Walking Dead star paid tribute to his wife Diane Kruger and their ‘beautiful family,’ for creating a home environment that ‘is so joyous and fun every day’ as he accepted the honour.
Actor Norman is best-known for his role as the crossbow-wielding Daryl Dixon on the AMC zombie drama, where he has played one of the lead characters since the first series aired in 2010.
He was joined at the ceremony by co-star Jon Bernthal, and prosthetics expert and series director Greg Nicotero, who each gave short introductory speeches.
As well as wife Diane, the actor was also supported by his mother Marianne and son Mingus.
In a brief speech before his star was unveiled, an awed Norman admitted he ‘did not see this coming ever.’
The actor has starred in the acclaimed zombie drama from its first series in 2010 (Picture: Mega)
Norman paid tribute to his wife, mother and son in a heartfelt speech (Picture: Mega)
‘My mom is here,’ he said, adding: ‘Thank you for putting up with me for all these years. I know it wasn’t easy.
‘Then passing that baton, Diane, I love you so much. Thank you for giving me a beautiful family, a home environment that is so joyous and fun every day.’
Norman also paid tribute to both his children, Nova, three, and Mingus, 23, describing them as ‘the proudest thing I’ve ever done.’
Norman plays crossbow-wielding Daryl Dixon in the horror show (Picture: Mega)
The actor thanked his mum for ‘putting up with him’ over the years (Picture: Mega)
Aside from acting, Norman’s career has also seen him break into other artistic mediums including photography, directing, and art.
He recently became a New York Times best-selling author, having released his debut novel The Ravaged earlier this year.
The actor’s star was awarded in the category of television, and marks the 2,734th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the Walking Dead star’s immortalised honour can find it at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Hollywood Toys & Costumes.
Director Greg Nicotero and co-star Jon Bernthal also supported him on the day (Picture: Mega)
After 12 years, dozens of character deaths and multiple spin-offs, The Walking Dead is finally set to come to an end with the airing of season 11.
Director Greg shared a video from the final day of filming earlier this year, where Norman told him: ‘Thank you for everything. It’s been a real joy.’
The pair hugged, as Greg asked the actor: ‘Remember when we were babies and we started this show?’
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‘I feel like my entire brain is short-circuiting right now. I can’t wrap my head around this,’ Norman responded.
He added he would be ‘on the bathroom floor with a martini and tears’ as soon as filming wrapped.
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