Charlie Kirk family: All on wife Erika Frantzve and children

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University event. His wife Erika Frantzve is a real estate agent. They have two children: a daughter and a son

Updated on: Sep 11, 2025, 22:02:15 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, died on Wednesday after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk has been shot at Utah Valley University event. (AP)

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President Donald Trump announced Kirk's death on Truth Social, writing, "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead."

"No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us," the president wrote. “Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

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Charlie Kirk wife and children

Charlie Kirk is married to Erika Frantzve. The couple met in 2019 and were married in May 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Frantzve holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from Arizona State University, a Juris Master’s degree from Liberty University (2017), and a Doctorate in Christian Leadership, earned in 2022.

She works as a real estate agent with The Corcoran Group in New York City and is the founder of Everyday Heroes Like You, a nonprofit organization focused on community empowerment. She also hosts the inspirational podcast Midweek Rise Up, launched in 2019, and runs PROCLAIM Streetwear, a faith-based fashion brand, according to Comingsoon.net.

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Frantzve is a former beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Arizona USA in 2012 and also played collegiate basketball for Regis University in Denver, Colorado.

Charlie and Erika have two children: a daughter, Sarah Rose, born in 2021, and a son born in 2023.

Erikahas not commented publicly on her husband's death.

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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