Erika Kirk to mark Charlie Kirk’s first death anniversary privately with family

Erika Kirk thanked supporters as she remembers Charlie Kirk, while continuing her role as Turning Point USA CEO
Erika Kirk plans to privately mark Charlie Kirk’s first death anniversary with their children, family and close friends (@mrserikakirk/Instagram)
Erika Kirk plans to privately mark Charlie Kirk’s first death anniversary with their children, family and close friends (@mrserikakirk/Instagram)

DALLAS, TEXAS: Erika Kirk plans to keep a low profile as she marks the first anniversary of her husband Charlie Kirk’s death.

A family spokesperson said she will spend the day privately with their two young children, family, and close friends.

The anniversary comes as public tributes are being held for the Turning Point USA founder, including a Thursday night ceremony at Utah Valley University, where Charlie was assassinated during one of his “Prove me wrong” campus events.

Erika attended President Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, September 9, but her family’s statement suggests she will not attend the Utah ceremony.

Erika Kirk to honor Charlie Kirk privately

“Erika will mark the anniversary of Charlie’s death privately with her and Charlie’s two young children, their family, and close friends,” a family spokesperson said.

The spokesperson also shared Erika’s gratitude for the support she and her family have continued to receive.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Charlie Kirk (R) and and his wife Erika Lane Frantzve (L) on stage during the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball at the Salamander Hotel on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Late Charlie Kirk (R) and and his wife Erika Lane Frantzve (L) on stage during the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball at the Salamander Hotel on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

“She is so grateful for the continued outpouring of prayers, love, and support as she and her family remember and honor Charlie as the beloved husband and father he was.”

The private plans come as Charlie’s death is being remembered publicly across the political world and beyond.

Erika, 37, became CEO of Turning Point USA in the days after her husband’s murder. She has since remained closely connected to the organization he founded.

Trump praises Erika Kirk at RNC event

Erika was at Trump’s speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, where the president spoke about the impact of Charlie’s death.

Trump said millions of Americans were shocked when they learned that Charlie had been killed and noted that some people had celebrated his death.

“I just want to say we love you, Charlie,” Trump said. The president also spoke directly about Erika and what she has faced since her husband’s death.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 28: Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk stands in the back of the room as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing in ceremony for interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro in the Oval Office of the White House on May 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump has announced Pirro, a former Fox News personality, judge, prosecutor, and politician, after losing support in the Senate for his first choice, Ed Martin, over his views on the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk stands in the back of the room as President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing in ceremony for interim Attorney for Washington, DC  (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

“She’s put up with something. Boy, oh, boy. What she’s had to go through,” Trump said. “It was a beautiful family. It’s just terrible.”

Trump also suggested that Erika could be at the convention again Thursday. “I think Erika is going to be here tomorrow, too,” he said.

JD Vance to honor Charlie Kirk in keynote

Vice President JD Vance, who was friends with Charlie and remains close to the Kirk family, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the convention Thursday night.

At the same time, a ceremony is planned at Utah Valley University, the site of Charlie’s assassination.

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