Charlie Sheen, Chris Pratt, Tim Allen and more celebs are speaking out about Charlie Kirk’s shocking death.
The conservative commentator died Wednesday after he was shot while on stage at Utah Valley University during a stop on his American Comeback Tour. He was 31.
Charlie Sheen reacted to the news of Charlie Kirk’s death in real time while recording Joe Rogan’s podcast on Wednesday.
A visibly distressed Rogan informed Sheen of the news of the shooting and the political commentator’s passing live on-air, to which the actor responded, “Murdered for having a different opinion from somebody else, different ideology from somebody else. Rest in peace.”
Sheen added that Kirk “didn’t deserve” to be killed.
“He’s not a violent guy. He was talking to people on college campuses. Wasn’t even particularly rude. He tried to be pretty reasonable with people,” Rogan argued.
“Whether you agree with him or not, and there was a lot of stuff I didn’t agree with him on, you’re allowed to disagree with people without celebrating the fact they got shot.”
Sheen agreed with Rogan’s sentiment, saying he believes Kirk’s assassination will put other political commentators “on guard” from speaking out and could be a “tipping point moment” in history.
Colbert led the tributes by paying his respects to Charlie Kirk and sending his condolences to his family on Wednesday’s episode of “The Late Show.”
“I hope it is obvious to everyone in America that political violence does not solve any of our political differences. Political violence only leads to more political violence, and I pray with all my heart that this is the abhorrent action of a madman and not a sign of things to come,” he said.
“Dancing with the Stars” pro Witney Carson also shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram Story.
“I’m just sick to my stomach. Been crying and praying for his kids, wife, and his family. Doesnt [sic] matter your views – this is disgusting and wrong,” she wrote alongside a photo of Charlie with his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two young children.
Additionally, pro fitness trainer Jillian Michaels took to Instagram to share a photo of the late “Turning Point USA” founder with her son, Phoenix. In her lengthy message, she praised Charlie for “encourag[ing] honest debate and communication with those who disagree with us.”
“I’m utterly heartbroken and my prayers are with his family. He had such a powerful voice my young son took three flights just to shake his hand,” Michaels continued.
She described Charlie as a “magnanimous, gracious and rare” individual and recalled the many moments they shared. She also thanked him for giving her a “platform” despite not “see[ing] eye to eye on certain topics.”
“If we give in to this anger, if we allow hate to breed hate, we lose not only lives but our very humanity. We have got to reject this darkness — in our media, in our politics, and within ourselves,” she said.
The “Biggest Loser” alum called for “leaders on both sides of the aisle, of all colors, all genders, and all orientations” to “set a better example.”
“Choose empathy, understanding, and unity — in honor of Charlie, for the sake of our culture, and the well-being of generations to come. Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk,” she concluded.
Megyn Kelly, on the other hand, broke down in tears when she found out about Charlie’s death while live-streaming on the news of the shooting.
Former “Bachelor” Peter Weber expressed that he was “heartbroken” over Charlie’s death on his Instagram Story, adding, “Thank you, you really touched this world. RIP legend.”
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker also gave a closer look at his friendship with Charlie, sharing their final text messages.
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“I press on toward the goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus 🙏,” Charlie texted him in October 2024, quoting Philippians 3:14.
“Thank you for your strong witness for Christ, Charlie,” Butker captioned the Instagram post. “Thank you for pursuing truth and leading your family as a husband and father. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
Another one of Charlie’s friends Savannah Chrisley addressed his assassination in a tearful TikTok video, praising him for showing up during the “hardest” years of her life.
“[He was] someone who gave me a voice as a woman, made me feel like I had the power to show up in this world,” the “Growing Up Chrisley” alum said.
The reality star also revealed that she was meant to join Charlie on his college speaking tour next month.
Tim Allen also joined in the tributes when he wrote via X, “On this sad and day remembering 9-11. I add a somber prayer for Charlie Kirks family. This is a very dark moment.”
Pratt also posted on X, writing, “Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God’s grace. God help us.”
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said the shooting was not an issue that should be Republican vs. Democrat.
“RIP Charlie Kirk. It doesn’t matter what your opinion is of Charlie or his politics if you don’t view this as one of the darkest days in American history than you are part of the problem,” he wrote on X.
Former “The View” host McCain shared a fiery response and said Charlie’s shooting was not going to stop conservatives from speaking out.
“Rest in peace Charlie Kirk. The mark you have made on the world will forever be a blessing and memory,” she wrote on X. “We pray for your eternal rest with our Lord. May God bless your family always and be with your children and wife Erika.”
She added in a follow-up tweet, “If you think you’re going to scare and silence conservatives to stop speaking and fighting for truth, God, America, family and the soul of our country – you’ve never met one of us.”
Former racecar driver Danica Patrick noted we are in a mental health crisis in a message posted on her Instagram Stories.
“What is wrong with people? We have an epidemic of mental illness. Praying so much for his family and everyone [who] knows him and loves him.”
Jake Paul also mentioned mental health, writing on X, “Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it. What a mentally sick time we are living through We need god more than ever Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal.”
Meanwhile, Piers Morgan called the shooting “appalling.”
“An appalling assault on free speech and democracy,” he wrote on X. “Charlie always welcomed debate, with anyone. This is disgusting, and heart-breaking. RIP Charlie.”
Former NFL star Brett Favre appeared to be in a state of shock.
Farve wrote on X, “I’m at a loss for words. Only thing I can think of is tragic. Please keep Charlie Kirk and his family in your prayers….”
Writer Stephen King called attention to the shooting being “another example of American gun violence.”
“The motivation of the man who shot Charlie Kirk isn’t clear (although he’s probably mentally unstable–duh). What is clear is it was another example of American gun violence,” he wrote on X.
President Trump, who counted Charlie as a close ally, announced the news of the father of two’s death.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump said in his Truth Social post. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Charlie was married to the 2012 Miss Arizona USA, with whom he shares a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.
John Owen Lowe took to his Instagram Stories to express his shock over Charlie’s death.
“Horrifying. Pray for our country,” Lowe wrote. “Condemn violence on any side. Come together, find love, fine unity. Prayers to God.”
Candace Cameron Bure reacted via Instagram writing, “We love you, Charlie. Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt shared a religious sermon inspired by Psalm 116:15 to her social media channels.
“Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk. 🙏🏼🕊️ We lift up his sweet family in prayer. Lord, please surround Erika and their precious children with Your supernatural love and peace,” she added, before closing,”Jesus wins in the end—even in the face of pure evil.”
Bernie Sanders offered his condolences via X.
“Political violence has no place in this country. We must condemn this horrifying attack,” Sanders tweeted. “My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family.”
Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts on the “senseless” assassination and sent his “love” to Charlie’s family in a social media post.
“Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human?” Kimmel wrote. “On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.”
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