The violent death of Christina Grimmie has left her supporters in mourning.
Celebrities immediately took to Twitter after learning that the 22-year-old Season 6 finalist on “The Voice” was shot and killed Friday during a fan meet-and-greet.
Right after news of the shooting circulated, Blake Shelton, a coach on “The Voice,” tweeted that he was “praying” for Grimmie.
Ok.. Praying.. https://t.co/CKjNlOGDQD
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016
I'm stunned and disgusted and heartbroken that we lost that sweet little girl… Keeping @TheRealGrimmie family in my heart and mind.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016
“I’m sad, shocked and confused,” wrote Adam Levine in an Instagram photo of he and Grimmie posted overnight.
Demi Lovato posted a heartfelt tweet: “#RIPChristina my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones..”
#RIPChristina 😰😢 my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones..
— Team Demi (@ddlovato) June 11, 2016
Christina Aguilera, a judge on ‘The Voice,’ expressed her sadness over the news, “So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. xo.”
So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. xo
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) June 11, 2016
Grammy-nominated singer Tori Kelly wrote: “i have no words. rip christina see you again, love. isaiah 25:8.”
i have no words. rip christina💖
see you again, love. isaiah 25:8 https://t.co/z6d4joaMPQ— tori kelly (@torikelly) June 11, 2016
“So sad right now,” Colton Hayes tweeted. “What an incredible talent that won’t be forgotten,” he continued.
So sad right now. My thoughts & prayers go out to Christina Grimmie's friends/family. What an incredible talent that won't be forgotten
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) June 11, 2016
Grimmie performed at the Plaza Live Theater in Orlando, Florida, and was headed to meet fans alongside the punk band Before You Exit, when a man shot her. Grimmie’s brother tackled the gunman seconds before he turned the gun on himself.
Grimmie was a contestant on Levine’s team on “The Voice” in 2014 and placed third. She had a massive social media following with more than three million YouTube subscribers. Donations are being collected through a gofundme account started by Grimmie’s management, according to the page.