Action legend Chuck Norris died on March 19 after a sudden hospitalization. Despite his death, "Chuck Norris Facts" continue to be celebrated, with many expressing their pride in their toughness. The exaggerated, humorous tributes to Norris began in the early 2000s and went viral. Author Stephen King's favorite "fact" joke was "When Chuck Norris was born, Chuck Norris drove his mother home from the hospital." Other notable facts include that when Chuck Norris does push-ups, he does not push himself up, but instead pushes the Earth down.