Charlie Kirk: key obituary facts
Is Charlie Kirk dead? Yes. Charlie Kirk died on September 10, 2025, at age 31.
Cause of death: Charlie Kirk's cause of death was reported as assassination.
What was Charlie Kirk known for?
He was an American political activist (1993–2025).
More about Charlie Kirk
Born: 14 October 1993.
Place of birth: Arlington Heights.
Place of death: Timpanogos Regional Hospital.
Gender: male.
Occupation: conspiracy theorist, political activist, writer, political pundit, podcaster, apologist, presenter, activist.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Harper College, Wheeling High School, Leadership Institute.
Employer: Turning Point USA, Turning Point Action, Breitbart News, Human Events.
Awards: Forbes 30 Under 30, Silver Play Button, Gold Play Button, Eagle Scout, Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Also known as: Charles Kirk, Charles J. Kirk, Charles James Kirk.
Occupations: Author, nonprofit executive, media personality, organizer.
Years active: 2012–2025.
Known for: Political activism.
Title: Co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, Founder of Turning Point Action.
Charlie Kirk, a political activist and conservative media personality, died on September 10, 2025, aged 31.
He co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and served as its executive director, helping build the student organization into a prominent force on the American right. Born Charles James Kirk in Arlington Heights, Illinois, he became active in politics while still in high school and later dropped out of college to focus on the group.
Over time, he expanded his work through Turning Point Action and Turning Point Faith, published several books, and hosted The Charlie Kirk Show. A close ally of Donald Trump, he emerged as one of the best-known voices associated with the MAGA movement within the Republican Party.