Actor Chris Pratt and country singer Jason Aldean are among the many celebrities posting tributes online to mourn the death on Sept. 10 of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during an event at Utah Valley University.
The conservative influencer was on the first stop of "The American Comeback Tour," an initiative that promoted public discourse between the political commentator and college students at various schools across the country.
Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while speaking to a large crowd of students at the Orem, Utah-based college campus. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Kirk is survived by his wife of four years, Erika, a 3-year-old daughter, and a 1-year-old son.
"I’m honored to have met and spoke with him on a few occasions. He was a man of peace and wanted nothing but the best for our country and its youth.
"We might have lost Charlie today but what he has done will live on forever."
Singer-songwriter John Rich, better known as one-half of the country music duo Big & Rich, also remembered Kirk online, sharing that he was honored to know him and sing at his events.
Actor Rob Schneider took to X to share a Bible verse and a short prayer.
"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."