MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Fans all over the world were shocked by the sudden death of former The Voice singer Christina Grimmie, who was shot dead on Friday, June 10, in Orlando. (Singer Christina Grimmie dies after post-concert attack)
Christina's attacker was an unidentified man, who shot himself after shooting her at The Plaza Live in Orlando. She was signing autographs with the band Before You Exit after a concert when the incident happened. (READ: 'The Voice' singer Christina Grimmie shot, injured)
Among those who reacted to the incident were the stars who were fans of Christina and her friends as well. Some were only able to voice out concern for her well-being before news of her death broke.
Adam Levine, her mentor on The Voice, posted a message when news of the incident came out.
{source}<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BGgRxnIKjWO/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I'm sad, shocked and confused. We love you so much Grimmie. We are all praying hard that you can pull through this...this just isn't fair.</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by Adam Levine (@adamlevine) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-06-11T06:35:38+00:00">Jun 10, 2016 at 11:35pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>{/source}
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Haven't heard.. Just reading the same stuff y'all are at this point. Can't believe this.. <a href="https://t.co/CiSXc29MgC">https://t.co/CiSXc29MgC</a></p>— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) <a href="https://twitter.com/blakeshelton/status/741494237347368960">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There are no words. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealGrimmie">@TheRealGrimmie</a>.</p>— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCTheVoice/status/741532202064707584">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just heard the news about <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealGrimmie">@TheRealGrimmie</a> ... Really hope she's gonna be okay <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrayForChristina?src=hash">#PrayForChristina</a></p>— Jessica Sanchez (@JessicaESanchez) <a href="https://twitter.com/JessicaESanchez/status/741491568880816129">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChristina?src=hash">#RIPChristina</a> my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones..</p>— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) <a href="https://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/741527365998809088">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So sad right now. My thoughts & prayers go out to Christina Grimmie's friends/family. What an incredible talent that won't be forgotten</p>— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColtonLHaynes/status/741522750984978432">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Devastating. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ripchristinagrimmie?src=hash">#ripchristinagrimmie</a> how is this real??!!!! Sending all prayers to her family. So angry the world lost such a beautiful soul.</p>— Ally Maki (@allymaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/allymaki/status/741523033475534849">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">oh my god. oh my god. my heart is so cold and heavy. in awe. i got to sing with u last year. rest in peace angel<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChristinaGrimmie?src=hash">#RIPChristinaGrimmie</a></p>— JOSH LEVI (@JoshLeviWorld) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshLeviWorld/status/741525690042961920">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Artists know there is risk in being vulnerable publicly, & do it anyway 2 connect w fans. We MUST protect them/this space. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrayForChristina?src=hash">#PrayForChristina</a></p>— Alyson Stoner (@AlysonStoner) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlysonStoner/status/741504770020499456">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">No. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChristina?src=hash">#RIPChristina</a></p>— Alyson Stoner (@AlysonStoner) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlysonStoner/status/741524733326331904">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">No no no no no no. NO. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChristina?src=hash">#RIPChristina</a></p>— Alyson Stoner (@AlysonStoner) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlysonStoner/status/741524942454296576">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So terribly tragic. May she rest in peace.</p>— Rowan Blanchard (@rowblanchard) <a href="https://twitter.com/rowblanchard/status/741526023385141249">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At a complete loss for words. Unbelievable. My heart breaks over this news. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChristina?src=hash">#RIPChristina</a></p>— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaileeSteinfeld/status/741539716797861890">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Musicians like Sam Tsui and Tori Kelly who, like Christina, made a name for themselves on YouTube, also expressed their condolences on social media. Christina collaborated with Sam and Tori in the past, as well as with many other young, up-and-coming musicians.
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At a loss for words and absolutely sick to my stomach. So lucky to have had a friend so purely good and impossibly talented. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChristina?src=hash">#RIPChristina</a></p>— Sam Tsui (@SamuelTsui) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamuelTsui/status/741525121865650178">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i have no words. rip christina<br>see you again, love. isaiah 25:8 <a href="https://t.co/z6d4joaMPQ">https://t.co/z6d4joaMPQ</a></p>— Tori Kelly (@ToriKelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/ToriKelly/status/741523080179154944">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i am beyond devastated i don't even know how to put together the right words to express how i feel. rest in peace Christina</p>— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) <a href="https://twitter.com/RickyPDillon/status/741525138017943554">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">its so unfair how you were taken from the world way too soon doing the thing that you love, but you left a beautiful impact on so many</p>— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) <a href="https://twitter.com/RickyPDillon/status/741525665296453632">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChristina?src=hash">#RIPChristina</a> to a loving, beautiful, talented and kind hearted soul.</p>— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) <a href="https://twitter.com/RickyPDillon/status/741527922863804416">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">please take a moment to pray for Christina Grimmie. My heart is broken. I love her so much. <a href="https://t.co/bidoNLIQTG">pic.twitter.com/bidoNLIQTG</a></p>— Shane Dawson (@shanedawson) <a href="https://twitter.com/shanedawson/status/741504631394557952">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Before You Exit posted a tribute to Christina. The group was with Christina before she died.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RipChristina?src=hash">#RipChristina</a> <a href="https://t.co/EkwTKsaLFr">pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr</a></p>— Before You Exit⇞ (@beforeyouexit) <a href="https://twitter.com/beforeyouexit/status/741540602429513728">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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AJ Rafael, who is a good friend of Christina took to Twitter to express how upset he was now that she's gone.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm so unbelievably mad and disgusted and heartbroken all at the same time. Can't think straight. She doesn't deserve this.</p>— aj rafael (@ajRAFAEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajRAFAEL/status/741512974741995520">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I love you so much <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealGrimmie">@TheRealGrimmie</a> tears can't stop running down my face. You were the one of the best people I knew <a href="https://t.co/W8rwHVzUdg">pic.twitter.com/W8rwHVzUdg</a></p>— aj rafael (@ajRAFAEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajRAFAEL/status/741524277917319168">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A friend texted me reminding me she knew Jesus. How comforting it is to know that... She never was ashamed to know Him. She knew real love.</p>— aj rafael (@ajRAFAEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajRAFAEL/status/741527693267701761">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's crazy cuz <a href="https://twitter.com/tylerwardmusic">@tylerwardmusic</a> and I talked about all having a bday show. We all have the same bday... I texted her and she was down. </p>— aj rafael (@ajRAFAEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajRAFAEL/status/741529164709265408">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Literally have a flight in a couple of hours and can't sleep... I am so angry... Why.. Just why. I'm sorry guys. This is so much to take in</p>— aj rafael (@ajRAFAEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajRAFAEL/status/741551481896083459">June 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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