‘But I am not dead’: Candace Owens shuts down death hoax, reignites Charlie Kirk controversy
WASHINGTON, DC: Candace Owens responded after false reports of her death spread across social media, shutting down the speculation in a brief post before turning attention back to renewed discussion around the 2025 killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
The claims began circulating after a now-deleted post from a verified account falsely stated that Owens had died. The message spread quickly across platforms before being removed, prompting confusion and widespread speculation online.
Candace Owens shuts down viral death hoax on social media
Owens directly addressed the rumors, writing, “But I Am Not Dead,” ending the wave of false reports circulating on X.
Thank you all for the messages of concern but I am not dead.
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) June 20, 2026
If I were, it would be entirely appropriate for you to have blamed Israel. 🤷♀️
Somewhat relatedly, Charlie Kirk was not concerned he was going to be killed by a transgendered furry after a full day of arguing with…
She also responded to concerned messages, saying, “Thank you all for the messages of concern but I am not dead.”
In another post, Owens referenced the situation with a mix of sarcasm and commentary on online reactions, which further amplified attention around the incident.
According to reports, the original post that sparked the rumor came from influencer Lilly Gaddis, who later claimed her account had been hacked and deleted the message. Owens later confirmed she was alive, dismissing the claims as false.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Candace Owens just confirmed she is alive and well after Lilly Gaddis shared a post on her profile that claims Candace Owen’s family reached out to her to let her know Candace Owens passed away.
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) June 20, 2026
Gaddis is now claiming her account was hacked despite her fans… pic.twitter.com/zGHoTuYHob
Candace Owens reignites Charlie Kirk 2025 death controversy online
In the same online exchange, Owens again referenced the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk, a topic she has repeatedly questioned in public posts and podcast discussions.
She reiterated claims suggesting Kirk’s circumstances involved political tensions and online disputes, remarks that have drawn criticism and remain unverified by official findings.
Owens also referred to earlier theories she has shared regarding Kirk’s concerns prior to his death, further intensifying debate across social media platforms.
Charlie Kirk investigation details and legal proceedings
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Tyler James Robinson, 22, was arrested shortly after the attack, authorities said.
Investigators have cited DNA evidence from the weapon and shell casings, along with messages and a note allegedly linked to Robinson, as part of the case file.
Prosecutors say Robinson is charged in connection with the targeted attack, and the case remains under active judicial proceedings.
