Person in history
Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris, American martial artist and actor (born 1940)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2026 · March 19
Their story
Who they were
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was an American martial artist, actor, screenwriter, and author. He held black belts in karate, taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and judo. After serving in the United States Air Force, he won numerous martial arts championships and later founded his own discipline, Chun Kuk Do. Norris began working in the American film industry as a martial arts instructor for celebrities before making his screen debut with a minor role in The Wrecking Crew (1968).
Why this date
Chuck Norris appears on our March 19 calendar for 2026 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Chuck Norris”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/chuck-norris, accessed October 28, 2026.
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Questions about Chuck Norris
When did Chuck Norris die?
March 19 2026.
Who else was born on this day?
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