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WWE star told to ‘do better’ after Charlie Kirk post

Dwayne Johnson and Simone Garcia Johnson (Ava Raine) attend the world premiere of 'Moana 2' at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute on November 21
Dwayne Johnson and Simone Garcia Johnson (Ava Raine) attend the world premiere of 'Moana 2' at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute on November 21 (Getty Images)
  • WWE star Ava Raine, daughter of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is facing significant online backlash for a comment she made following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
  • Charlie Kirk, an ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot on 10 September during a Q&A event at Utah Valley University.
  • Raine responded to a social media post about the importance of being kind in life to receive kindness after death, stating, "and I’ll stand behind this. be kind, now more than ever."
  • Her comment on X (formerly Twitter) provoked thousands of responses, with many critics accusing her of disrespecting the deceased, although some users expressed support for her viewpoint.
  • Other public figures, including Chris Pratt and Jimmy Kimmel, also commented on Kirk's death, with Kimmel advocating for unity against gun violence.
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