Coverage dated September 11, 2025

Stephen King Apologizes and Deletes Message on X Regarding Charlie Kirk's Murder

Headline from Latin Times

Amidst discussion on the conservative commentator's murder, the iconic horror author reminded his followers that he "advocated for stoning gays to death."

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Latin Times
Stephen King Apologizes and Deletes Message on X Regarding Charlie Kirk's Murder (opens Latin Times)
Published Sep 11, 2025
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Amidst discussion on the conservative commentator's murder, the iconic horror author reminded his followers that he "advocated for stoning gays to death."
Fox News
Stephen King apologizes, deletes X post claiming Charlie Kirk advocated 'stoning gays to death' (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 11, 2025
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Author Stephen King deleted a post and issued apologies on Friday after falsely claiming that conservative activist Charlie Kirk advocated killing gay people.
The Daily Caller
Stephen King Apologizes After Falsely Claiming Charlie Kirk Called For ‘Stoning Gays’ (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 11, 2025
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Author Stephen King issued an apology on X on Friday after previously posting a false claim that the late Charlie Kirk called for stoning gay people.
Entertainment Weekly
Stephen King apologizes for saying Charlie Kirk 'advocated stoning gays' (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Sep 11, 2025
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
Stephen King has apologized for saying Charlie Kirk 'advocated stoning gays to death' in a since-deleted X post.
Variety
Stephen King Apologizes for Claiming Charlie Kirk ‘Advocated Stoning Gays’: ‘This Is What I Get for Reading’ X Without ‘Fact-Checking’ (opens Variety)
Published Sep 11, 2025
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Stephen King has apologized for saying that Charlie Kirk "advocated for stoning gays" without "fact-checking": "Won’t happen again.”
Townhall
Stephen King Apologizes, Deletes His Despicable Post About Charlie Kirk (opens Townhall)
Published Sep 11, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Stephen King apologizes for his controversial post about Charlie Kirk's views on LGBTQ+ issues.
Breitbart News
'It' Author Stephen King Falsely Smears Charlie Kirk: 'Advocated for Stoning Gays to Death' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 11, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Left-wing novelist Stephen King has walked back his statements after falsely claiming that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk "advocated stoning gays to death" after his post was viewed millions of times.
Blaze Media
Stephen King forced to apologize for Charlie Kirk remarks, threatened with lawsuit, ripped as 'evil, twisted liar' (opens Blaze Media)
Published Sep 11, 2025
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'Charlie was a lovely human being that did not deserve your nastiness.'
The Hollywood Reporter
Stephen King Repeatedly Apologizes for “Horrible” Charlie Kirk Tweet (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Sep 11, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Stephen King posted several messages addresses a disparaging tweet he wrote about Charlie Kirk after his murder.
Deadline
Stephen King Apologizes After Claiming Charlie Kirk “Advocated Stoning Gays To Death” (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 11, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Stephen King, the renowned American horror author, has apologized after claiming that Charlie Kirk "advocated stoning gays to death."