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Backlash Erupts Over Charlie Kirk's Death and Celebrity Reactions

9/13/2025

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Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist, was shot and killed on September 10 during a speech at Utah Valley University.
Chris Pratt expressed sympathy for Kirk on X, leading to backlash and calls to boycott his projects.
Pratt's post garnered over 7,000 comments, many of which criticized his support for Kirk.
Stephen King faced backlash for inaccurately claiming Kirk "advocated stoning gays," later apologizing.
King's now-deleted post received over 8 million views and drew responses from figures like Senator Ted Cruz.

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Story summary

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist, was shot and killed on September 10 during a speech at Utah Valley University.
Chris Pratt expressed sympathy for Kirk on X, leading to backlash and calls to boycott his projects.
Pratt's post garnered over 7,000 comments, many of which criticized his support for Kirk.
Stephen King faced backlash for inaccurately claiming Kirk "advocated stoning gays," later apologizing.
King's now-deleted post received over 8 million views and drew responses from figures like Senator Ted Cruz.