The world is mourning the tragic loss of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Since the Turning Point USA founder was fatally shot, tributes have been pouring in, including people at the highest levels of government, down to students who were inspired by Kirk’s persona and message. 

A plethora of Hollywood celebrities and influencers also offered condolences. 

“Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God’s grace. God help us,” actor Chris Pratt wrote in an X post that’s been viewed more than 24 million times.

“It was an honor to know Charlie Kirk, and sing at his events. He was a true Christian, and is now seeing Jesus face to face. Pray for his family and friends. RIP Charlie, you made a difference in this world, and you will be sorely missed,” country singer John Rich shared on X. 

“I enjoyed dinners with Charlie, but worried for his safety,” actor James Woods wrote. “The left says they want ‘national conversations.’ Charlie Kirk actually did just that. In the lion’s den, no less, at left leaning venues, hoping facts and common sense would prevail. And they murdered him for it.”

Woods also shared a photo of Kirk with his wife and children, writing, “This is what they destroyed today. I am so heartbroken, I can’t speak.”

This is what they destroyed today. I am so heartbroken, I can’t speak. pic.twitter.com/8v4OF6nLkM

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) September 10, 2025

“Transformers” actor Josh Duhamel also weighed in, writing, “RIP Charlie Kirk. Please remember, no matter what your political beliefs, that this man had a wife and two beautiful children who no longer have him. Please pray for this madness to stop.”

Actor Rob Schneider quoted scripture in his X post. “As we pray for our dear friend and brother in Christ, American Patriot, Father, Husband and son, Charlie Kirk, We know that our God is a loving God. And we must remember that vengeance is the Lord’s. Not our,” he wrote. 

“Deuteronomy 32:35 ‘To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.’ May Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior bless and heal our brother Charlie, and give peace to his family and friends at this time.”

“Ignore the demons. Especially online. They want you angry and traumatized. Band together in love for Charlie,” comedian Roseanne Barr wrote. 

Dr. Phil said, “Charlie Kirk, husband, father, friend, American, has been assassinated. His spirit, passion and message will live on. Prayers for his soul and his wife and children.”

Former California Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote on X, “My heart is with Charlie Kirk’s family, and with the United States. Politics has become a disease in this country, and it’s deadly. But don’t listen to the pessimists who say there is no cure. There is a cure. It is inside of us. We must find our better angels and walk back from the extremes. If we can’t agree on anything else, we must find agreement that we don’t solve our debates with violence. This is a horrible tragedy. May it also be a moment for everyone to rediscover their humanity.”

“Chrisley Knows Best” star Savannah Chrisley wrote, “I am numb. I can’t believe I’m even writing these words. Charlie Kirk changed my life…he brought me into the Turning Point family this past year, and I was supposed to be standing next to him at every college this October. Instead, I sit here with a broken heart, devastated beyond words.”

“Charlie wasn’t just a leader or a voice for the youth…he was a believer in Christ. His faith anchored everything he did. And I know with certainty that while we’ve lost him here, he is now fighting for us all in heaven, standing boldly before the Lord, just as he did here on earth.”

“He believed in me and in my family when the world turned its back. He saw potential, he spoke life into us, and he reminded me that God still had a plan even when I couldn’t see it myself. That kind of belief changes you forever.”

“Take politics out of it…Charlie was a young man, a husband, and a father. He had so much life left to live. My heart aches for Erika and their children. No words will ever be enough to fill the space his love once held.”

“Charlie…you changed America. You changed me. You changed my family. Rest easy, my friend. Heaven has gained a warrior,” she concluded.