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John Hinckley Jr., who shot Ronald Reagan to impress Jodie Foster, says he wishes her well

John Hinckley Jr. breaks his silence to send a message to Jodie Foster, 45 years after his attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan

By · Published August 12, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: 10TV · USA Today · Page Six · Entertainment Weekly · People.com · Fox News · NBC News.

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Where it stands

John Hinckley Jr. has sent a message to Jodie Foster, 45 years after he attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan in an effort to impress her. Hinckley, who has been largely out of the public eye, shared his thoughts in a rare interview. The timing of the message is unclear.

NBC News, People, and Entertainment Weekly all describe the message as a wish for Foster's well-being. Fox News and Page Six also mention the message but do not specify its content. The outlets agree that this is a rare public statement from Hinckley.

The message's content and the reason for its timing are not specified in the coverage. It is not clear whether Foster has responded to the message or if she is aware of it.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 3h ago.

Answered

What did John Hinckley Jr. say to Jodie Foster?

Hinckley said he wishes her well.

Why did John Hinckley Jr. send a message to Jodie Foster now?

The reason for the timing of the message is not specified in the coverage.

Has Jodie Foster responded to John Hinckley Jr.'s message?

Coverage does not yet specify whether Foster has responded to the message.

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