Hinckley’s Message to Foster After 45 Years | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Reagan in 1981 to impress Jodie Foster, now wishes her well—saying he no longer watches her movies. Nearly 45 years after the shooting, which left Reagan wounded by a ricocheting bullet, Hinckley, released from psychiatric care in 2022, admits his obsession was delusional. He once believed Foster would join him—even if it meant prison or hospital. Meanwhile, Foster, haunted by the trauma of that time—including how Secret Service involvement derailed her college theater run—says it’s why she’s hesitant to return to live…