Tim Allen has forgiven the man who killed his father more than 60 years ago, inspired by Erika Kirk’s powerful eulogy for her husband, Charlie Kirk , in which she forgave his killer.
The Shifting Gears star took to X on Thursday (September 25), writing, “When Erika Kirk spoke the words on the man who killed her husband: “That man… that young man… I forgive him.” That moment deeply affected me. I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad.”
He added, “I will say those words now as I type: “I forgive the man who killed my father.” Peace be with you all.”
Allen’s father died in 1964 when a drunk driver struck his car. The Home Improvement alum was only 11 years old at the time and over the last six decades has struggled to come to terms with what happene