A University of Utah student Sara Larsen has apologized after facing intense online backlash over a photo showing her posing with a cake bearing the words “Happy Kirkiversary,” a reference to the anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death. Sara Larsen came under fire after the photo circulated widely on social media. In her response, Larsen acknowledged that she had made a joke about Kirk’s murder and said she regretted celebrating or contributing to the celebration of his death.
An X account identified as Aesthetica claimed that Larsen is the daughter of Loren Larsen, CEO of Salt Lake City-based Videra Health. However, the claim about her family background has circulated through social media and there is no confirmation on it.