Chicago – In a shocking revelation, Nico Hoerner – the young star center of the Chicago Cubs – has revealed the last messages he received from Charlie Kirk before the 31-year-old activist was assassinated. Those heartbreaking messages are now spreading quickly, making fans not only on the field but also online in tears.
Kirk – a passionate social activist – is said to have sent Hoerner two messages just hours before the incident: “I believe in the team, Nico. And I believe this world can still be better because of people like you.” In another message, Kirk wrote: “Keep your passion. Change doesn’t just start with you – it starts with all of us.”

As Hoerner shared these words before practice today, his voice was shaking: “I never thought the message would be so heavy. When I read those last lines, I felt like I had to do something – not just for baseball, but for humanity.”
Soon after Hoerner’s announcement, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook erupted in a wave of sharing. #CharlieKirk #NicoHoerner became a trending hashtag, with fan videos of Hoerner speaking in the press room, eyes red and voice choked up. One fan wrote: “When I heard Nico read the message, tears just kept falling. Sports! It’s also where we find hope.”
The small moments – Hoerner placing his hand on his chest, holding up his phone to show the screen with Kirk’s message – are going viral, fueling a sense of the Cubs community being closer than ever.
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In the midst of a tense season where every goal, every swing counts, Kirk’s message was a blow off the field to Hoerner’s heart – and the hearts of the fans. For Hoerner, Kirk’s junior, it was not only a painful loss but also a reminder of the importance of words, of values that go beyond victory or defeat.
The authenticity of these messages has not been confirmed by the police or any organization. But one thing is clear: even if they were Charlie Kirk’s last words, they touched the hearts of millions, and Hoerner – who was always revered for his expertise, is remembered today for his emotions and meaning off the field.