Erika Kirk’s ‘thank you for being my love story’ video haunts fans after Charlie Kirk’s death

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University. He was 31.

Published on: Sep 11, 2025, 06:09:29 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Charlie Kirk, an influential conservative commentator, was shot dead while giving a speech at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The 31-year-old was married to former Miss Arizona USA and real estate agent Erika Kirk. After the death of the founder of the youth activist group Turning Point USA, a video shared by his wife months ago has resurfaced, sparking tears on social media.

Snippets from a video shared by Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, months ago. (Instagram/@mrserikakirk)

“Sobbing watching this video from Charlie Kirk’s wife,” an X user wrote. Originally shared by Erika on Instagram, the video was captioned, “…thank you for being my love story.” At that point, Kirk had also reacted to his wife’s video, commenting, “My favorite,” along with a red heart emoticon.

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The video's emotional impact among social media users is amplified by the knowledge that Kirk left behind two young children, Sarah Rose, born in 2021, and a son, born in 2023.

Social media is heartbroken:

An individual shared, “A family man who, while not all agreeing with him, was always respectful and allowed others to speak. He did not deserve to die, nor did his family deserve this. Heartbreaking.” Another posted, “I just can’t stop crying. Still hoping it’s just a bad dream.”

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A third remarked, “The world has gone crazy. RIP, young man.” A fourth wrote, “She deserved so much better than to lose him so soon. Their kids deserved to have a father.”

Another moment between Charlie Kirk and his daughter has surfaced on social media. The video shows the little girl happily squealing while running into her dad’s arms. It was captured weeks ago on the set of a television show.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media for Charlie Kirk, whose death was announced by Donald Trump in a social media post.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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