Tim Allen has had his mother by his side throughout most of his career, but sadly, his father died when he was young. Recently, the Toy Story star opened up about his dad’s death while reflecting on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk‘s fatal shooting.
“When Erika Kirk spoke the words on the man who killed her husband: ‘That man… that young man… I forgive him.’ That moment deeply affected me,” Tim tweeted in September 2025. “I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad. I will say those words now as I type: ‘I forgive the man who killed my father.’ Peace be with you all.”
Learn about Tim’s parents and what happened to his late father below.
When Erika Kirk spoke the words on the man who killed her husband: “That man… that young man… I forgive him.” That moment deeply affected me. I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad. I will say those words now as I type: “ I forgive the man who…
— Tim Allen (@ofctimallen) September 25, 2025
Tim’s mom is Martha Katherine (née Fox). Throughout the Home Improvement alum’s childhood, Martha was a community service worker.
Martha moved on after her husband’s death by marrying her high school boyfriend, according to several outlets.
Tim’s father was Gerald M. Dick, who worked as a real estate agent. He died in a November 1964 when he was struck by a drunk driver on the road.
