Charlie Kirk
American political activist (1993–2025).
The record
Charlie Kirk was an American political activist. Born on 14 October 1993 in Arlington Heights, Kirk died on 10 September 2025 in Timpanogos Regional Hospital at the age of 31.
Positions held include chief executive officer of Turning Point USA (2012–2025). Kirk studied at Harper College and Wheeling High School. Honours include Forbes 30 Under 30, Presidential Medal of Freedom and Silver Play Button, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 86 languages, Charlie Kirk is No. 256 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 October 1993, Arlington Heights
- Died
- 10 September 2025, Timpanogos Regional Hospital (aged 31)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Conspiracy theorist, political activist, writer
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Harper College, Wheeling High School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 86
Did you know
Was 19 when first chief executive officer of Turning Point USA (2012).
Lived to 31.
Shares a birthday with Dwight D. Eisenhower and Hannah Arendt.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Arlington Heights, with Jonathan Spector.
Has a Wikipedia article in 86 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2012–2025Chief executive officer of Turning Point USA
Connections
- SpouseErika Kirk
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Forbes 30 Under 302018
- Presidential Medal of Freedom2025
- Silver Play Button
- Gold Play Button
- Eagle Scout
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- Wikidata Q30121972 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)