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Hinckley's Message to Foster

Updated 2026-08-12 00:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, sent a message of well-wishes to Jodie Foster during an appearance on the 'Mark Joseph Show.' The incident occurred 45 years ago and relates to their connection through the film 'The Silence of the Lambs.'

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John Hinckley Jr. Shares New Message to Jodie Foster, 45 Years After Trying to Assassinate Ronald Reagan to Impress Her: ‘I Wish Her Well’

John Hinckley Jr., the Oklahoma native who tried to assassinate President Ronald Regan in 1981 in an attempt to impress Jodie Foster, shared a new message for “The Silence of the Lambs” star during a recent appearance on the “Mark Joseph Show” (via EW). “I just wish Jodie Foster well, you know,” Hin

2026-08-11 23:56 UTC