Chuck Norris - ©Theda Bara

The name I highlight in this post is that of the American martial artist, actor, film producer, and screenwriter Chuck Norris, who passed away on the 19th, nine days after turning 86.

Norris’s only significant awards were three MTV Movie Awards in 1997, 1998, and 1999. But, within his style, he was a good actor and didn't use stunt doubles, performing high-risk scenes in his films.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Chuck Norris became known as a martial arts practitioner, which he brought to the cinema. In the digital age, Norris became the “King of Memes” on the internet, of the type: [Chuck Norris got stabbed in the eye and the knife went blind!] 🔪 

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, United States, and died on March 19, 2026, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, United States, at the age of 86. 

Chuck Norris has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, in the Film category.

Norris was married twice. His first wife, Dianne Holechek (1941-2025), passed away after a long battle with dementia. The action movie star mourned the death of his ex-wife and called her an “incredible” person in a lengthy tribute. The former couple were married for 30 years, from 1958 to 1988, and had two sons: actor Michael R. Norris (1962-) and former American stock car driver and stuntman Eric Scott Norris (1965-). Norris’ second wife and widow is former American model Gena O’Kelley (1963-), to whom he was married from 1998 to 2026. The couple had twin children: American martial arts master (black belt) Dakota Alan Norris (2001-) and American actress Daniele Kelly Norris (2001-).

Paul Scofield - ©Theda Bara

The name I highlight in this post is that of British actor Paul Scofield, winner of the 1967 Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film “A Man for All Seasons” (1966), playing the respected British leader “Sir. Thomas More”. A very private man, Scofield avoided the spotlight and did not attend the Oscar ceremony to receive the statuette, remaining in England where he celebrated his victory with a glass of champagne at home, in the company of his wife, children and some friends.

In addition to the Best Actor Oscar for “A Man for All Seasons”, Paul Scofield won a Golden Globe, a Tony Award, and a BAFTA for the same film. Known for his Shakespearean performances, he achieved the “Triple Crown of Acting” (Oscar, Emmy, Tony). He also won two more BAFTA awards and one Emmy for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Male of the Species” (1969), playing the character “Sir. Emlyn Bowen, Q.C.”.

Paul Scofield has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1770 Vine Street, in the Motion Pictures category.

Paul Scofield was born on January 21, 1922, in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and died on March 19, 2008, in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, at the age of 86.

Scofield was married only once, to the British producer and actress Joy Parker Scofield (1922-2012) from 1943 to 2008, when he left his wife a widow. Paul and Joy had two children: Martin (1945-), who became a professor of English and American literature at the University of Kent, and Sarah (1951-), who became a stage actress.

Haiku: Children’s Story - ©Theda Bara

Haiku and Art by ©Theda Bara — 2026

The rose laughs at the mouse’s thin tail

The mouse gnaws at the rose’s thin stem

The rose, furious, plunges its thorn into the rodent.

Lee Marvin - ©Theda Bara

The name I want to highlight in this post is that of American actor Lee Marvin, known for his “tough guy” roles and deep voice, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1966 for his performance in the film “Shadowheart” (1965), playing FBI agent “Terry McCaleb”, who suffers a heart attack that prevents him from working.

1966 was a landmark year in Lee Marvin’s life, as, in addition to the Oscar, he won the Golden Globe and the BAFTA for Best Actor.

Lee Marvin has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at number 6361 Hollywood Boulevard, in the film category.

Lamont Warren Marvin Jr. was born on February 19, 1924, in New York City, United States, and died on August 29, 1987, in Tucson, Arizona, United States, at the age of 63.

The actor was married twice, but between his two marriages, Lee Marvin had a six-year relationship with American actress Michelle Triola Marvin (1932-2009). After the relationship ended, she filed a landmark lawsuit seeking alimony for unmarried partners. Although she lost most of the case, the “Marvin v. Marvin” lawsuit established a legal precedent for the rights of unmarried cohabitants, which has since become law. Of his official marriages, the first was to homemaker Betty Ebeling (1928-2018), from 1951 to 1967. They had four children: a son, Christopher Lamont Marvin (1952-2013), a talented drummer and Grammy winner, and three daughters: Courtenay Lee Marvin (1954-); Cynthia Louise Marvin (1956-) and Claudia Leslie Marvin (1958-2012), who, despite their father being one of the biggest names in Hollywood, stayed out of the spotlight. His second official marriage was to physician Pamela Feeley (1960-2025), his high school sweetheart. The union took place in a simple ceremony in Las Vegas in October 1970; they remained together until Lee's death on August 29, 1987. The couple had no biological children, but Lee Marvin helped raise his stepchildren.

Haiku: International Women’s Day [2026] - ©Theda Bara

Haiku and Art by ©Theda Bara — 2026

The girl becomes a woman every day

We don’t want equality with men

We just want to be women!