Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was tragically killed last week while speaking at Utah Valley University.

During the band’s Music of the Spheres World Tour finale in London, Martin paused to address the crowd with a message of compassion and unity.

“Let’s raise our hands like this and send love anywhere you wanna send it in the world, and there are so many places that might need it today,” Martin said, in a moment widely shared on social media. “So, here it comes from London. You can send this to your brother or sister, you can send it to the families of people who have been going through terrible stuff. You can send it to Charlie Kirk’s family, you can send it to anybody’s family. You can send it to people you disagree with, but you send them love anyway.”

Martin also included prayers for peace in places like the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, Sudan, and his own city of London. His comments drew cheers from the audience, reminding many of the unifying power of music and compassion.

Kirk, just 31, was fatally shot in the neck during an outdoor speech at Utah Valley University. Police later arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who was reported to authorities by his own family. The shocking act left many in disbelief and spurred an outpouring of grief and support for Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their children.

Other musicians have also taken time in recent days to remember Kirk and lift up his family in prayer.

Country pop singer Morgan Wallen shared a heartfelt moment on stage during his I’m the Problem tour stop in Edmonton, Canada. “I’m not gonna say a whole bunch on this, but this song right here has been hitting me harder in the last couple days, and I just wanted to let Erika Kirk know that me and my family are sending prayers her way,” Wallen told the crowd.

Jason Aldean, performing in Detroit on September 11, also voiced his sorrow. “This is not the guy you go after, is what I’m trying to say. And it’s a weird country that we live in when you start taking people out because you disagree with their opinions. That’s not what we’re about here,” he said, as fans applauded.

Singer-songwriter Parker McCollum shared his grief on Instagram with a photo of Kirk, writing: “I don’t even know what to say anymore. Charlie was one of the greatest young patriots this country has ever seen. Thank you for standing up for what so many of us believe so strongly. May God have mercy on your soul and watch over your precious family.”

For many Christians, these tributes serve as reminders that faith and love can shine through even in tragedy. From London to Canada to America’s heartland, artists from across genres have called their audiences to prayer and compassion for the Kirk family.

As Jason Aldean put it, the nation is at its best when it responds to division with unity and to hate with love. Chris Martin’s words captured that same spirit, encouraging people to “send love anyway” — even to those they may disagree with.

In times of grief, the prayers and kindness of others often remind us of God’s promise in Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”