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As you’ve almost certainly heard by now, Charlie Kirk was killed by an assassin’s bullet during a speaking engagement in Utah on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old was struck in the neck and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was initially reported to be in critical but stable condition.
Less than an hour later, however, President Donald Trump announced that Kirk had passed away.
Now, amid frantic posts about the rising tide of political violence in America, thousands of social media users have offered condolences and expressed concern for Charlie’s wife, Erika Kirk, and their two children.
Erika has been hinting at a major announcement on social media
On her Instagram page, where she has nearly 2 million followers, Erika has been hinting that she intends to make a big announcement on September 16.
Obviously, her life has been entirely upended by the events of the past 24 hours, and if the announcement was related to a development in her career, then those plans have likely been scrapped.
But many of Erika’s followers believe that she was preparing to announce that she’s pregnant with her third child.
“Walk the countdown with us,” Erika captioned an Instagram video post last week.
On the video itself, she wrote, “What if childhood could hold eternity?” followed by the words “15 days.”
“I don’t know if anyone else follows Erika Kirk on Instagram, but she’s been [doing] a countdown and I think her and Charlie are pregnant with baby number 3,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).
“I thought the same thing! This is beyond devastating,” another user replied.
The comments on Erika’s Instagram posts were loaded with similar speculation.
But again, we have no way of knowing, and Erika’s planned announcement could have pertained to any number of things.
Charlie Kirk’s family mourns loss of 31-year-old husband and father
Erika is a former model and NCAA women’s basketball player at Regis University who was crowned Miss Arizona in 2012.
In recent years, the 36-year-old has worked as a ministry leader.
She currently hosts the “Midweek Rise-Up” podcast, and she is studying for her doctorate in Biblical studies at Liberty University.
“From New York City to China, Erika has worked in the entertainment industry as a model, actress, and casting director, all while remaining grounded in her Christian faith. Her bold spirit and belief in God’s guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures,” reads a bio on Erika’s website (per the New York Post).
“Above all, Erika cherishes her role as the wife of Charlie Kirk and the mother of their precious son and daughter,” the bio continues.
Erika and Charlie married in 2021. They welcomed two children together, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.
She posted a message reading, “Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” just hours before her husband’s death.
Erika was reportedly present at the Utah Valley University event where her husband was shot and killed.
She has not yet responded publicly to the tragic events of Wednesday.
Our thoughts go out to Erika and her loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
Erika Kirk: Supporters Believe Charlie Kirk’s Wife Is Pregnant With her Third Child was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.