Megyn Kelly fought through tears on live television as she delivered the heartbreaking news of Charlie Kirkâs death. The activist was killed on Wednesday during a public event at Utah Valley University. Kelly, speaking with Glenn Beck on “The Megyn Kelly Show,” could barely get the words out. “They are reporting that Charlie has died, that he’s dead, at the age of 31,” she said, her voice breaking.
Beck, sitting across from her, covered his face and appeared overcome with emotion. “There’s no way he survived that,” he said after regaining his composure.
“The only good thing is it had to have happened quickly.”
CBS reported that the shooting unfolded during a Q&A session. About 20 minutes into the event, Kirk was struck in the neck by a gunshot from a nearby building. Witnesses described the chaos as the activist collapsed on stage in front of thousands of attendees. He was rushed to Timpanogos Regional Hospital but later died that afternoon. The scene left fans and fellow speakers in shock as news spread rapidly across the country.
Friends & Family React to the Loss
(Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Politicon)Later that night, Kelly told Sky News host Paul Murray that the tragedy had shaken her family. “My kids are very jarred by this,” she said, reflecting on how much promise Kirk had. “I was like⦠when I’m close to 80, Charlie will be president, or he will have already served two terms as president. He was on that trajectory.”
Reality star Savannah Chrisley, a close friend of Kirk, shared her grief on Instagram. “I canât believe Iâm even writing these words,” she wrote. “Charlie Kirk changed my life⦠I sit here with a broken heart, devastated beyond words.”
She added, “Rest easy, my friend. Heaven has gained a warrior.”
Hollywood Stars Offer Prayers & Tributes
The tragedy drew heartfelt messages from Hollywood. Chris Pratt took to X, writing, “Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need Godâs grace. God help us.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger also expressed sorrow. “This is a horrible tragedy,” he wrote. “May it also be a moment for everyone to rediscover their humanity.”
As tributes continue, Kirkâs sudden death has left an unmistakable void among friends, fans, and those who saw him as a rising figure with a long future ahead.
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