Actor Tim Allen said Thursday that he forgives the man responsible for killing his father in a drunken driving crash six decades ago, having been inspired by the words of Charlie Kirk's widow.
Allen, who grew up in Michigan and may be best known for voicing Buzz Lightyear in the "Toy Story" films and for several successful TV shows including "Home Improvement," shared his thoughts in a social media post. He said he was "deeply affected" by statements Erika Kirk made Sunday during a memorial for her late husband.
"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," Allen said on X. "I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad. I will say those words now as I type: 'I forg