The initial premise of the story—that Charlie Kirk is deceased and that Simone Biles finally broke her silence after his death—is partially true, but the core of the Biles response is FALSE. The part about Alex Cora’s five-word message is TRUE and has been widely celebrated.
1. The Death of Charlie Kirk (Confirmed)
The tragic and high-profile death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is confirmed. He was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. The subsequent political reaction and manhunt drew massive national attention.
2. The Simone Biles “Response” (Debunked Viral Hoax)
The story that Simone Biles used his death to deliver an “honest, emotional post” after years of silence is FALSE.
- The Origin: The story you read originated as a viral, AI-generated hoax that circulated heavily on social media (particularly Facebook) in the days following Kirk’s death.
- The Debunking: Reputable news and fact-checking organizations confirmed that Simone Biles did not make any statement, write any blog, or post any message regarding Charlie Kirk’s death. She has maintained her silence since Kirk publicly called her a “national disgrace” and a “sociopath” in 2021.
- The Intent: The fake post was designed to capitalize on the real, deep tension between the two figures and drive viral engagement.
Biles has, however, remained focused on her training and family, keeping the spotlight on her performance and turning down the opportunity to wade into the political drama.
3. The Alex Cora Message (Confirmed and Celebrated)
The five-word message from Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora to Simone Biles is TRUE and was highly celebrated for its compassion and clarity during her darkest moments in 2021.
When Biles pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics due to the “twisties” and faced a wave of toxic criticism (including from Kirk), Cora, a champion manager, sent a message of support that focused purely on her human value:
“You are bigger than this.”
This simple message—which many count as five words or less, depending on the punctuation—was celebrated by fans for being a direct counter-narrative to the public shaming. It was a clear statement that her personal well-being and status as an icon transcended any single sporting event.
