The slain 31-year-old CEO of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, was married to Erika Frantzve, a model, ministry leader, and former NCAA women’s basketball player at Regis University who was crowned Miss Arizona in 2012, according to her website.
Charlie Kirk — a MAGA conservative influencer and close ally to President Trump who was assassinated in Utah Wednesday — leaves behind his wife, a former beauty queen, and their two young children.
The slain 31-year-old CEO of Turning Point USA was married to Erika Frantzve, a model, ministry leader, and former NCAA women’s basketball player at Regis University who was crowned Miss Arizona in 2012, according to her website.
Frantzve, 36, also hosts podcast “Midweek Rise Up,” a devotional series, and calls herself a “multidimensional philanthropist and social entrepreneur.”
“Erika Kirk is a driven social entrepreneur, passionate ministry leader, and woman of deep faith whose life has been shaped by her global experiences and unwavering commitment to purpose,” her bio says.
“From New York City to China, Erika has worked in the entertainment industry as a model, actress, and casting director, all while remaining grounded in her Christian faith. Her bold spirit and belief in God’s guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.
