This is extremely unfortunate.
Jeff Webb, the co-founder of Human Events, a conservative-based media outlet, and who also served as a mentor to Charlie Kirk, has died.
Webb died after suffering a bizarre accident while playing pickleball.
The Daily Beast reported more on the death of Webb:
The man considered to be the father of competitive, modern cheerleading died after falling while playing pickleball, according to a report.
Jeff Webb’s death was confirmed in an Instagram post by Varsity Spirit, the largest cheer organization in the United States, which he founded. He was 76 years old.
“Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Jeff Webb, founder of Varsity Spirit and modern cheerleading,” the tribute read. “His impact has built a community that will continue to inspire generations to come.”
Bill Seely, the president of Varsity Spirit, confirmed in an email, obtained by Cheer Daily, that Webb had sustained a severe head injury after his fall.
Webb was also a conservative political activist and was considered a “mentor” to Charlie Kirk. Following Kirk’s assassination, Webb spoke multiple times about the impact of Turning Point USA’s founder.
“We may have lost a future president. Charlie Kirk had it all—charisma, faith, respect for everyone… Now, in his absence, tens of thousands of new chapters are rising. His legacy is just beginning,” Webb told Real America’s Voice shortly after the shooting.
Webb was present at the White House when Kirk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Here’s Webb responding to the assassination of Charlie Kirk:
“WE MAY HAVE LOST A FUTURE PRESIDENT” @jeff_webb: “Charlie Kirk had it all—charisma, faith, respect for everyone… Now, in his absence, tens of thousands of new chapters are rising. His legacy is just beginning.”@stinchfield1776 pic.twitter.com/C4KSpGAycl
— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) September 19, 2025
The Daily Mail reported more on Webb and Kirk’s relationship:
Additionally, Webb was a proud conservative political activist and was considered a ‘mentor’ to Charlie Kirk, according to the Independent.
After Kirk was assassinated on September 10, the cheerleading tycoon spoke on several platforms about the impact the Turning Point USA founder left behind.
‘We may have lost a future president. Charlie Kirk had it all – charisma, faith, respect for everyone,’ Mr Webb told Real America’s Voice shortly after the shooting.
‘Now, in his absence, tens of thousands of new chapters are rising. His legacy is just beginning.’
Webb was also in attendance at the White House when Kirk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Turning Point released a nine-minute tribute video to X in memory of the cheer mogul.
‘A visionary who helped shape generations of young leaders and believed deeply in the power of community and country,’ read the video’s caption.
‘A dear friend to Turning Point USA and Charlie. He will be greatly missed.’
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Here’s the video TPUSA released as a tribute to Webb:
In memory of Jeff Webb.
A visionary who helped shape generations of young leaders and believed deeply in the power of community and country.
A dear friend to Turning Point USA and Charlie. He will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/GKvEuHrccZ
— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) March 20, 2026
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